Standard
- Free Wi-Fi
- Power plugs
- Food available
Cheapest price on 19 Sept
£66
Average ticket price on 19 Sept
£77
Fastest journey on 19 Sept
3 h 9 m
Average journey duration on 19 Sept
3 h 20 m
Trains on 19 Sept
6
Distance
385 km
The best way to find a cheap train 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 £77 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £66.
To travel from London to Chester-le-Street you need to make at least one change.
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G15806Omio 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 an average ticket price of £22 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 10m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £22, while a train costs an average of £64.
Distance: 385 km
Most popular Train | Flight | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£64 Average Price | £49 Average Price | £22 Average Price Cheapest | £86 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 21m Average total duration 2h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 10m Average total duration Fastest 1h 10m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 37m Average total duration 6h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 15m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from London to Chester-le-Street:
A coach is £27 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Chester-le-Street costing on average £49.
A coach is £42 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Chester-le-Street costing on average £64.
Other travel options to Chester-le-Street take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 51m.
Coach takes on average 6h 7m.
The journey is about 2h 24m faster (2h 51m by train vs 5h 15m by car) and roughly £22 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£64 vs £86). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for London to Chester-le-Street trains for today, Friday 18 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
C02000+ G15861 | On time 8:33 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 3h40 | 12:13 Chester-Le-Street (CLS) | 1 change | |
G80211+ G15861 | On time 9:03 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 3h10 | 12:13 Chester-Le-Street (CLS) | 1 change | |
G80216+ G15862 | On time 10:03 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 3h09 | 13:12 Chester-Le-Street (CLS) | 1 change | |
G80224+ C24904 | On time 11:03 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 3h10 | 14:13 Chester-Le-Street (CLS) | 1 change | |
G80228+ C24909 | On time 12:03 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 3h09 | 15:12 Chester-Le-Street (CLS) | 1 change | |
G80234+ G15955 | On time 13:03 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 3h10 | 16:13 Chester-Le-Street (CLS) | 1 change | |
G80241+ G15953 | On time 14:03 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 3h09 | 17:12 Chester-Le-Street (CLS) | 1 change | |
G80247+ G15950 | On time 15:03 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 3h11 | 18:14 Chester-Le-Street (CLS) | 1 change | |
C01943+ G15948 | On time 16:00 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 3h13 | 19:13 Chester-Le-Street (CLS) | 1 change | |
G80259+ C24924 | On time 17:03 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 3h09 | 20:12 Chester-Le-Street (CLS) | 1 change | |
G80266+ G15988 | On time 18:00 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 3h13 | 21:13 Chester-Le-Street (CLS) | 1 change | |
G80272+ C24929 | On time 19:00 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 3h12 | 22:12 Chester-Le-Street (CLS) | 1 change | |
G80166+ G15952 | On time 21:03 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 3h03 | 0:06 Chester-Le-Street (CLS) | 1 change | |
G80166+ C24937 | On time 21:03 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 3h20 | 0:23 Chester-Le-Street (CLS) | 1 change | |
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Trains from London to Chester-le-Street run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 51m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £33 but you can travel from only £14 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 01:38, the last at 22:03. The fastest train covers the 385 km distance in 3h 3m.
Distance 385 km |
Average train duration 2h 51m |
Cheapest ticket price £33 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 3h 3m |
First train 1:38 |
Last train 22:03 |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Sun |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Best time to book 5 days |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London 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.

Most London to Chester-le-Street trains use the London Kings Cross to Chester-Le-Street station pair. Use this guide to compare London and Chester-le-Street train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
London Kings Cross has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Caffè Nero, Starbucks, The Pasty Shop, Upper Crust, Giraffe World Kitchen, Black Sheep Coffee, Hotel Chocolat, Leon, Pret a Manger, Wasabi, & more
Free, unlimited Wi-Fi in the station. . ATMs are located near Platforms 11 and 10, just past Caffé Nero.
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 05:00 - 01:36, Sat: 05:00 - 00:36, Sun: 05:30 - 01:36. Information desks are located near the main entrance.
Luggage storage is located by the entrance of Platform 9 provided by Excess Baggage Co, open daily from 08:00 until 21:00. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at London Kings Cross: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at London Kings Cross: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at London Kings Cross: There is step-free access in the whole station to all platforms. There are elevators between the concourse and Mezzanine and London Underground ticket hall.
Nearby hotels include Point A Hotel, London Kings Cross St Pancras, Premier Inn London Kings Cross Hotel, St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel London.
London Victoria is 1 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London Victoria has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at London Victoria.
Wi-Fi is available at London Victoria. ATMs are available at London Victoria.
Ticket office support is available at London Victoria. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at London Victoria: Parking, WC.
Available at London Victoria: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at London Victoria: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: There is step free access at London Victoria Rail Station to the Victoria Line on the Underground. This can be accessed via the Cardinal Place entrance to the underground, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible public telephones: Main concourse, Accessible taxis: Available on request Taxi rank outside main station entrance, Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday - Sunday 24 Hours a Day, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
London St Pancras International has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: The Betjeman Arms, AMT Coffee, The Booking Office, Carluccio’s, Chop’d, Greggs
Free, unlimited WiFi is available throughout the station. ATMs are located in the Circle area and inside the Arcade.
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 05:45 - 22:00, Sat: 06:00 - 21:00, Sun: 08:00 - 22:15. Information desks are located on the lower level in the main hall.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located on the lower concourse close to the Eurostar line. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at London St Pancras International: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at London St Pancras International: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at London St Pancras International: Wheelchair access, elevators, escalators, complimentary assistance for passengers with reduced mobility and other needs.
Nearby hotels include The Standard, Kimpton Fitzroy London, Alhambra Hotel.
Chester-Le-Street has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Chester-Le-Street.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Chester-Le-Street: Parking, WC.
Available at Chester-Le-Street: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Chester-Le-Street: 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.
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