The cheapest and fastest coaches from London to Chester-le-Street
Cheapest price
£30
Average price
£38
Fastest journey
5 h 15 m
Average duration
5 h 43 m
Buses per day
18
Distance
385 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from London to Chester-le-Street is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Chester-le-Street will cost around £38 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £30.
Of the 18 buses that leave London for Chester-le-Street every day 17 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 385 km distance in an average of 5 h 43 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 15 m .
The slowest buses will take 6 h 10 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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FlixBusTravel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for London to Chester-le-Street
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Chester-le-Street among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £13. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 10m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £13, and a flight costs an average of £34.
Distance: 385 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£25 Average Price Cheapest | £89 Average Price | £157 Average Price |
6h 34m Average total duration 6h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 25m Average total duration 2h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 10m Average total duration Fastest 1h 10m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
London to Chester-le-Street bus times
The table below shows live departures for London to Chester-le-Street coaches for today, Thursday 13 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 21:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 5h40 | 03:10 Sunderland, Interchange | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 21:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 6h10 | 03:40 Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 21:55 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 5h45 | 03:40 Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 21:55 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 5h15 | 03:10 Sunderland, Interchange | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 22:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 6h55 | 04:55 Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 22:30 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 6h25 | 04:55 Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 23:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 6h55 | 06:25 Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street | 0 changesdirect | |
| Friday 14 November | |||||
FlixBus | 00:10 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 6h15 | 06:25 Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 06:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 7h10 | 13:10 Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 06:35 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 6h35 | 13:10 Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 07:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 6h45 | 14:15 Sunderland, Interchange | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 07:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 7h20 | 14:50 Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 08:00 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 6h15 | 14:15 Sunderland, Interchange | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 08:00 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 6h50 | 14:50 Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street | 0 changesdirect | |
NX540 · NX177 | Delayed 15:00 09:30London, Victoria Coach Station | 10h35 | 20:05 Durham, Sutton Street / Bridge Street | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 12:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 6h20 | 18:50 Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 13:05 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 5h45 | 18:50 Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street | 0 changesdirect | |
NX598 | On time 22:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 6h35 | 04:35 Durham, Sutton Street / Bridge Street | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from London to Chester-le-Street
Buses from London to Chester-le-Street run on average 3 times per day, taking around 6h 4m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £13 if you book in advance.
There are 3 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:10, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 385 km distance in 5h 30m.
Distance 385 km |
Average bus duration 6h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price £13 |
Buses per day 3 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 5h 30m |
First bus 00:10 |
Last bus 23:55 |
FAQs: London to Chester-le-Street coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London to Chester-le-Street by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Chester-le-Street, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in London and Chester-le-Street
- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Pret a Manger (in the station)
- Caffè Nero (in the station)
- Available outside the arrivals area, with services provided by licensed black cabs and private hire vehicles.
- Ramps, assistance
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 105, 111, 140, 285, 423 Train: Heathrow Express Metro: Piccadilly
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- The Crown Rivers (in the station)
- Giraffe (in the station)
- Wagamama (in the station).
- Available outside the arrivals area.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 423, 7, 285 Train: Heathrow Express Metro: Piccadilly
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Pret a Manger (in the station)
- Starbucks (in the station).
- Available outside the station on Buckingham Palace Road.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 11, 44, 170, 211, C1, C10 Metro: Victoria Train: Southern, Gatwick Express
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