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Trip Summary
5 trains operate daily from Chester-le-Street to Durham. The train trip from Chester-le-Street to Durham is usually about 24 minutes long. However, traveling on the fastest TransPennine Express train can get you there in as little as 6 minutes.
| Distance | 6 mi (9 km) |
| Fastest train | 0h 6m |
| Lowest price | $5.53 |
| Trains per day | 2 |
| Most frequent service | TransPennine Express + Connections |
| Train lines | 3 |
Train service from Chester-le-Street to Durham
- Northern Rail tickets: $6 one-way
- TransPennine Express tickets: $6 one-way
- TransPennine Express + Connections tickets: $6 one-way
Which train should you take from Chester-le-Street to Durham?
There are 3 train lines with service from Chester-le-Street to Durham. TransPennine Express + Connections is the most popular choice with travelers, offering scheduled service on 3 trains each day.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Rail | 1 | 0h 8m | $5.53 |
| TransPennine Express | 1 | 0h 6m | $5.53 |
| TransPennine Express + Connections | 3 | 0h 36m | $5.53 |
Northern Rail, branded simply as 'Northern' on its trains, travels to cities such as Manchester, Blackpool, Windermere, Newcastle, and York. Complimentary WiFi is usually available in first- and standard-class carriages, plus an onboard restroom. The newer trains boast extra legroom, and all services have space for luggage at the end of carriages.
TransPennine Express train tickets from Chester-le-Street to Durham start from $6, and on average cost . Daily there are 1 TransPennine Express schedules to Durham. TransPennine Express in Chester-le-Street leaves from Chester-le-Street Station . And in Durham trains arrive at Durham Train Station .
From Chester-le-Street to Durham train travel on TransPennine Express takes 0 hours and 6 minutes.
TransPennine Express + Connections train tickets from Chester-le-Street to Durham start from $6, and on average cost . Daily there are 3 TransPennine Express + Connections schedules to Durham. TransPennine Express + Connections in Chester-le-Street leaves from Chester-le-Street Station . And in Durham trains arrive at Durham Train Station .
From Chester-le-Street to Durham train travel on TransPennine Express + Connections takes 0 hours and 36 minutes. If you are looking to get to Durham faster, TransPennine Express + Connections offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 0 hours and 6 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
On a weekly basis, the greatest number of passengers tend to travel by trains from Chester-le-Street to Durham on Thursday. Tickets for Thursday tend to also be the most expensive. For savvy travelers looking for cheaper priced tickets search for travel departing on Thursday. Thursday also tend to have less passengers which may make boarding faster and let you snag your perfect seat.
The earliest train departs Chester-le-Street at 1:00pm while the last train of the day leaves at 10:00pm. 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. 2 of these are direct connections to Durham. While direct trains may still make stops along the way, you will not need to switch trains at any point. If you're looking to get to your destination faster, a direct train is the convenient and time-efficient choice.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Durham to Chester-le-Street.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Chester-le-Street?
Main departure station: Chester-le-Street Station
There is one train station in Chester-le-Street.
All train stations in Chester-le-Street:
Chester-le-Street Station
Where is the train station in Durham?
Main arrival station: Durham Train Station
Durham has one train station.
All train stations in Durham:
Durham Train Station
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