The cheapest and fastest coaches from Sheffield to Chester-le-Street
Cheapest price
£21
Average price
£21
Fastest journey
2 h 25 m
Average duration
2 h 25 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
164 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Sheffield 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 Sheffield to Chester-le-Street will cost around £21 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £21.
Of the 1 buses that leave Sheffield for Chester-le-Street every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 164 km distance in an average of 2 h 25 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 25 m .
The slowest buses will take 2 h 25 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.


Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Sheffield to Chester-le-Street
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Sheffield to Chester-le-Street among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 20m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £20, and a train costs an average of £18.
Distance: 164 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
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£21 Average Price Cheapest | £26 Average Price |
3h 35m Average total duration 3h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 50m Average total duration Fastest 2h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Sheffield to Chester-le-Street bus times
The table below shows live departures for Sheffield to Chester-le-Street coaches for tomorrow, Friday 14 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 12:05 Sheffield | 2h25 | 14:30 Chester-le-Street | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Sheffield to Chester-le-Street
Buses from Sheffield to Chester-le-Street run on average 2 times per day, taking around 3h 5m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £20 but you can travel from only £18 by train.
There are 1 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 01:05, the last at 18:40. The fastest coach covers the 164 km distance in 2h 25m.
Distance 164 km |
Average bus duration 3h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price £20 |
Buses per day 2 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 2h 25m |
First bus 01:05 |
Last bus 18:40 |
Bus providers: FlixBus from Sheffield to Chester-le-StreetYou can travel by bus between Sheffield to Chester-le-Street with FlixBus for as low as £18. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Sheffield to Chester-le-Street coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Sheffield 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 Sheffield and Chester-le-Street
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Costa Coffee (in the station)
- Upper Crust (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available near the entrance.
- Bus: 1, 7, 8, 24, 25 Train: Sheffield Station
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