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Trip Summary
You can pick from 5 daily train trips between Ipswich and Chester-le-Street. The average train journey from Ipswich to Chester-le-Street takes 5 hours and 15 minutes, but some Greater Anglia + Connections train trips are as short as 4 hours and 24 minutes.
| Distance | 224 mi (360 km) |
| Fastest train | 4h 24m |
| Lowest price | £35.68 |
| Most frequent service | Greater Anglia + Connections |
| Train lines | 1 |
Which train should you take from Ipswich to Chester-le-Street?
Greater Anglia + Connections is the one and only train line which connects Ipswich to Chester-le-Street. However, there are 5 trains per day to choose from.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Anglia + Connections | 5 | 5h 15m | £51.94 |
Greater Anglia + Connections train tickets from Ipswich to Chester-le-Street start from £36, and on average cost . Daily there are 5 Greater Anglia + Connections schedules to Chester-le-Street. Greater Anglia + Connections in Ipswich leaves from Rail Station . And in Chester-le-Street trains arrive at Chester-le-Street Station .
From Ipswich to Chester-le-Street train travel on Greater Anglia + Connections takes 5 hours and 15 minutes. If you are looking to get to Chester-le-Street faster, Greater Anglia + Connections offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 4 hours and 24 minutes.
If you're considering a weeked trip, Greater Anglia + Connections offers 5 schedules for you to choose from. You can expect to pay for a one-way train ticket to Chester-le-Street.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Ipswich and Chester-le-Street is approximately 224 miles, or 360 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 5 hours and 15 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 4 hours and 24 minutes.
Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.
Sunday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Ipswich to Chester-le-Street. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Sunday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Sunday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.
The earliest train departs Ipswich at 10:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 13:00. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 5 scheduled trains on most days. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train during your journey. Don't forget to bring your carry-on luggage when you switch trains. In some instances, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Chester-le-Street to Ipswich.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Ipswich?
Main departure station: Rail Station
There is one train station in Ipswich.
All train stations in Ipswich:
Rail Station
Where is the train station in Chester-le-Street?
Main arrival station: Chester-le-Street Station
Chester-le-Street has one train station.
Train stations in Chester-le-Street:
Chester-le-Street Station
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