The cheapest and fastest trains from Durham to Chester-le-Street
Cheapest price
£6
Average price
£6
Fastest journey
6 m
Average duration
6 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
9 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Durham 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 Durham to Chester-le-Street will cost around £6 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £6.
Of the 1 trains that leave Durham 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 trains cover the 9 km distance in an average of 6 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 m .
The slowest trains will take 6 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.


Live departures
Durham to Chester-le-Street train times
The table below shows live departures for Durham to Chester-le-Street trains for tomorrow, Thursday 6 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 14:04 Durham | 0h06 | 14:10 Chester-le-Street | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Durham to Chester-le-Street
Trains from Durham to Chester-le-Street run on average 4 times per day, taking around 6m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £6 if you book in advance.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:06, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 9 km distance in 6m.
Distance 9 km |
Average train duration 6m |
Cheapest ticket price £6 |
Trains per day 4 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 6m |
First train 00:06 |
Last train 23:57 |
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FAQs: Durham to Chester-le-Street train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Durham 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 Durham and Chester-le-Street
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 18:00 Saturday 07:00 - 17:00 Sunday 09:00 - 16:00
- Car Park: Short stay
- 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 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 Concourse of both platforms. The National key toilets are located on both platforms; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A RADAR key is available from the Customer Information Points on both platforms.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on both platforms; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from the Customer Information Points on both platforms.
- 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 Waiting Room Platform 1 opening hours Monday to Saturday - 04:00 - 22:00 Sunday 08:00 - 22:00 Platform 2 opening hours Monday to Saturday 05:30 - 20:00 Sunday 09:00 - 20:00
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: North end of Platforms 1 and 2
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off in the station car park.
- 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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