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Trip Summary
You can pick from 8 daily train trips between Durham and Chester-le-Street. The average train journey from Durham to Chester-le-Street takes 6 minutes, but some TransPennine Express train trips are as short as 5 minutes.
| Distance | 6 mi (9 km) |
| Fastest train | 0h 5m |
| Lowest price | $5.37 |
| Trains per day | 8 |
| Most frequent service | TransPennine Express |
| Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Durham to Chester-le-Street?
2 train services operate from Durham to Chester-le-Street. TransPennine Express usually has more trains scheduled, with 7 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Rail | 1 | 0h 8m | $5.37 |
| TransPennine Express | 7 | 0h 6m | $5.37 |
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 Durham to Chester-le-Street start from $5, and on average cost . Daily there are 7 TransPennine Express schedules to Chester-le-Street. TransPennine Express in Durham leaves from Durham Train Station . And in Chester-le-Street trains arrive at Chester-le-Street Station .
From Durham to Chester-le-Street train travel on TransPennine Express takes 0 hours and 6 minutes. If you are looking to get to Chester-le-Street faster, TransPennine Express offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 0 hours and 5 minutes.
If you're considering a weeked trip, TransPennine Express offers 7 schedules for you to choose from. You can expect to pay for a one-way train ticket to Chester-le-Street.
Frequently Asked Questions
Trains from Durham to Chester-le-Street are the most crowded on Monday. Tickets also tend to be more expensive then. If you are looking for a great deal on your train tickets or just want extra room to stretch out, consider traveling on Monday instead, as it tends to be the least crowded day of the week.
The earliest train departs Durham at 8:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 11:00pm. 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 8 daily scheduled trains, all of which are direct trains that take you the entire way from Durham to Chester-le-Street.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Chester-le-Street to Durham.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Durham?
Main departure station: Durham Train Station
There is one train station in Durham.
All train stations in Durham:
Durham Train Station
Where is the train station in Chester-le-Street?
Main arrival station: Chester-le-Street Station
Chester-le-Street has one train station.
All train stations in Chester-le-Street:
Chester-le-Street Station
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