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The cheapest and fastest trains from Liverpool to Chester-le-Street
Showing times and prices for 14 Nov
Cheapest price
£32
Average price
£44
Fastest journey
2 h 47 m
Average duration
3 h 7 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
185 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Liverpool 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 Liverpool to Chester-le-Street will cost around £44 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £32.
Fast trains
Of the 3 trains that leave Liverpool 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 185 km distance in an average of 3 h 7 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 47 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 20 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.
04:533h20
Liverpool08:13Chester-le-Street
£321One-way
0 changes
04:202h47
Liverpool07:07Chester-le-Street
£431One-way
0 changes
16:543h13
Liverpool20:07Chester-le-Street
£581One-way
0 changes
04:202h47
Liverpool07:07Chester-le-Street
£431One-way
0 changes
16:543h13
Liverpool20:07Chester-le-Street
£581One-way
0 changes
04:533h20
Liverpool08:13Chester-le-Street
£321One-way
0 changes
Live departures
Liverpool to Chester-le-Street train times
The table below shows live departures for Liverpool to Chester-le-Street trains for tomorrow, Friday 14 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
Last updated at 20:32
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04:20 Liverpool | 2h47 | 07:07 Chester-le-Street | 0 changesdirect | |
| 04:53 Liverpool | 3h20 | 08:13 Chester-le-Street | 0 changesdirect | |
| 16:54 Liverpool | 3h13 | 20:07 Chester-le-Street | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Liverpool to Chester-le-Street
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Trains from Liverpool to Chester-le-Street run on average 2 times per day, taking around 3h 4m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £26 if you book in advance.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:23, the last at 22:17. The fastest train covers the 185 km distance in 2h 47m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 185 km |
Average train duration 3h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price £26 |
Trains per day 2 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 2h 47m |
First train 00:23 |
Last train 22:17 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Train companies: TransPennine Express, first_transpennine_express from Liverpool to Chester-le-Street trainsTransPennine Express, first_transpennine_express trains will get you between Liverpool and Chester-le-Street from £26. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
TransPennine Express
About
Transpennine Express is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from Manchester and Liverpool to Scotland, the North East and Yorkshire. It offers a range of services, including express, regional and local trains. Express trains are the fastest, with journey times of up to three hours. Regional trains are slower, but offer more stops and a more relaxed atmosphere. Local trains are the slowest, but offer the most stops. Transpennine Express offers a range of ticket types, including single, return, group and season tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for Transpennine Express are Manchester to Edinburgh, Liverpool to Leeds and Manchester to York. These routes offer a convenient and comfortable way to travel between the cities.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 47m
Cheapest Price
£27
TransPennine Express frequency
2 a day
Luggage included
2 large items and 1 small hand luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, and under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if service is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks, plus a small selection of hot and cold food items
Seat reservation
Seat reservations are free of charge and recommended for busy routes
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance booking service
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone
first_transpennine_express
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 41m
Cheapest Price
£59
first_transpennine_express frequency
12 a day
FAQs: Liverpool to Chester-le-Street train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Liverpool 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.
Two to three days in Chester-le-Street are ideal to explore its attractions, including Lumley Castle, Riverside Park, and the Chester-le-Street Heritage Trail.
Booking trains from Liverpool to Chester-le-Street in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The cheapest way to get from Liverpool to Chester-le-Street is by train, costing approximately £26.
The train distance from Liverpool to Chester-le-Street is 185 km.
The train journey from Liverpool to Chester-le-Street covers a distance of 185 km and takes approximately 2h 47m. Trains run 2 per day.
The train station in Liverpool that goes to Chester-le-Street is Liverpool Lime Street (LIV), and it arrives at Chester-Le-Street (CLS).
The last train from Liverpool to Chester-le-Street departs at 22:17.
The first train from Liverpool to Chester-le-Street leaves at 0:23.
Yes, there is a direct train between Liverpool and Chester-le-Street. The service operates 2 times per day, provided by TransPennine Express, first_transpennine_express.
Trains from Liverpool to Chester-le-Street run approximately 2 times per day.
There is no night train service from Liverpool to Chester-le-Street.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Liverpool to Chester-le-Street.
The cost of a train ticket from Liverpool to Chester-le-Street can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £26, while the average price tends to be around £44.
Yes, you can take the train from Liverpool to Chester-le-Street.
To get from Liverpool to Chester-le-Street, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Liverpool and Chester-le-Street
Liverpool
Chester-le-Street
The major train station for departures in Liverpool is Liverpool Central. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Liverpool Central for your trip from Liverpool to Chester-le-Street.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 05:25 - 00:16 Sunday 07:45 - 00:16 Station staffing times may vary, please visit Merseyrail.org for up-to-date times.
Shopping
- Type of shops available: Shoe repairer Wide range of shops Convenience store Passport Photo Booth
Parking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A: “This station has step free access to all platforms / the platform” All platforms can be accessed via lift
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no 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: No
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Station Concourse. The National key toilets are located next to the public toilets on the Station Concourse; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Next to Mail entrance
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0151 555 1111
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
Public transport options for Liverpool Central
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: 32 Great Charlotte Street, Liverpool 1
Amenities at train station
Wifi
LockersShoppingParkingDiningATM
TaxisAccessibilityWCHotel
LoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:38
- Sun: 07:15 - 23:05
Wifi
- Free public Wi-Fi available.
Lockers
- The Excess Baggage Co. lockers and staffed luggage storage counter are located in the main concourse near the escalators across from Platform 6. Open daily 08:00 to 21:00.
Shopping
- Type of shops available: Various retail establishments including Photo Booths to purchase items whilst in the station
Parking
- Car Park: Short stay car park located on Skelhorne Street & Long Stay Car Park located on Lord Nelson Street
Dining
- Caffè Nero
- Costa Coffee
- Upper Crust
- Starbucks
- JD Wetherspoon
Taxis
- Taxi: The station taxi rank is located at Skelhorne Street side of the station. There are two customer help points located for passengers requiring assistance.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis at Liverpool Lime Street station can be provided at the taxi rank. If you require a private accessible taxi please locate a member of the station staff and they will provide you with a local taxi firm company number.
Accessibility
- Full wheelchair access throughout the station, with help points at the Skelhorne Street entrance and at customer information desk in the main concourse.
WC
- Toilets Location: Male and Female toilets located on the station concourse by Lord Nelson street entrance
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National Key (RADAR) toilet is located next to the Male and Female toilets by the Lord Nelson Street entrance. If you do not have a key please locate a member of staff and they will provide you with one.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets
Hotel
- Pembroke Studios
- Riley’s Rooms
- Holiday Inn Liverpool City Center
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Located on main concourse
Ticket Office
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:38
- Sun: 07:15 - 23:05
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Alongside station entrance
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Located in the main concourse.
Public transport options for Liverpool Lime Street
- Suburban train lines: Wirral Line (green)
- Bus lines: 9, 10, 61, 82, 79, 86C, 500
- Train lines: Northern, West Midlands, TransPennine Express, East Midlands, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales, London Northwestern
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement services depart at the Bus stop on Skelhorne Street, near the Tesco Express. L3 5GA.
Amenities at train station
WifiShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 05:21 - 00:13 Sunday 07:41 - 00:13 Station staffing times may vary, please visit Merseyrail.org for up-to-date times.
Shopping
- Type of shops available: News agent Convenience store
Parking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A: “This station has step free access to all platforms / the platform” Platforms via Moorfields entrance are accessible via lifts. However the Old Hall Street entrance has no disabled access.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
- Toilets Location: The National key toilets are located in the Concourse at the Moorfields Entrance of the station; these toilets are operated by a radar key. Access to the National key toilets is controlled by the barrier line station staff.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0151 555 1111
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
Public transport options for Moorfields
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Moorfields Station, Moorfields , Liverpool L2
The major train station for arrivals in Chester-le-Street is Chester-Le-Street. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Chester-Le-Street for your journey to Chester-le-Street from Liverpool.
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityWCLost and Found OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- 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
WC
- Baby changing facilities: No
Public transport options for Chester-Le-Street
- Onward travel information: Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop off outside station entrance.
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