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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Darlington to Chester-le-Street
Cheapest price
£8
Average price
£11
Fastest journey
22 m
Average duration
24 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
37 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Darlington 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 Darlington to Chester-le-Street will cost around £11 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £8.
Of the 3 trains that leave Darlington for Chester-le-Street every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 37 km distance in an average of 24 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 22 m .
The slowest trains will take 27 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 Darlington to Chester-le-Street
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Darlington to Chester-le-Street among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 25m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, and a train costs an average of £10.
Distance: 37 km
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Live departures
Darlington to Chester-le-Street train times
The table below shows live departures for Darlington to Chester-le-Street trains for today, Wednesday 5 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 16:49 Darlington | 0h22 | 17:11 Chester-le-Street | 0 changesdirect | |
| Thursday 6 November | |||||
| 07:20 Darlington | 0h27 | 07:47 Chester-le-Street | 0 changesdirect | |
| 09:51 Darlington | 0h22 | 10:13 Chester-le-Street | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Darlington to Chester-le-Street
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Trains from Darlington to Chester-le-Street run on average 3 times per day, taking around 25m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £10 but you can travel from only £5 by coach.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:23, the last at 23:39. The fastest train covers the 37 km distance in 22m.
Distance 37 km |
Average train duration 25m |
Cheapest ticket price £10 |
Trains per day 3 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 22m |
First train 00:23 |
Last train 23:39 |
Train companies: TransPennine Express, Northern Rail (3), London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Northern Trains Limited from Darlington to Chester-le-Street trainsTransPennine Express, Northern Rail (3), London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Northern Trains Limited trains will get you between Darlington and Chester-le-Street from £5. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
TransPennine Express
Northern Rail (3)
London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
Northern Trains Limited
FAQs: Darlington to Chester-le-Street train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Darlington to Chester-le-Street by train. 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 train, 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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Important Stations and Airports in Darlington and Chester-le-Street
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- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 19:00 Saturday 07:00 - 19:00 Sunday 08:00 - 18:00
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: text phones are available and staff are on hand to assist as required due to no low level phones
- Accessible taxis: Generally available but advance booking recommended
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Main Concourse; these toilets can be accessed from all platforms. The National key toilets are adjacent to Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A RADAR key is available from the Customer Reception on Platform 1 upon request.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: This station has heated waiting rooms available. Seating is available at an accessible height in the waiting room and on platforms
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: stations front
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement coach services depart from the station entrance
ParkingDiningAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeCar Rental
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category C Station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - Station is unstaffed there are 2 entrances to the staton, one is via steep steps 11 in total, the other is via a stepped ramps and about 40-50 metres in length.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Onward travel information: There is a bus stop close to the station.Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at the bus stops 150 yards from the railway bridge
ParkingDiningAccessibilityWCLost and Found OfficeBike Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station Access to North Bound platform via ramp and roadside pavement
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Onward travel information: Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop off outside station entrance.
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