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London to Chester-le-Street train with LNER

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The cheapest and fastest trains from London to Chester-le-Street

Showing times and prices for 18 Mar

Cheapest price

£98

Average price

£99

Fastest journey

3 h 1 m

Average duration

3 h 14 m

Trains per day

Distance

385 km

Cheap tickets

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 £99 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £98.

Fast trains

Of the 5 trains that leave London for Chester-le-Street every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct trains cover the 385 km distance in an average of 3 h 14 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 1 m .

The slowest trains will take 3 h 43 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.

13:003h11

London

16:11Chester-le-Street

£981One-way

0 changes

14:003h07

London

17:07Chester-le-Street

£991One-way

0 changes

21:003h43

London

00:43Chester-le-Street

£1001One-way

0 changes

10:003h09

London

13:09Chester-le-Street

£1001One-way

0 changes

08:263h45

London

12:11Chester-le-Street

£1001One-way

0 changes

London to Chester-le-Street train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Tuesday 18 March

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
LNERLNER	05:55 London	4h56	10:51 Chester-le-Street	0 changesDirect
LNERLNER	08:00 London	3h01	11:01 Chester-le-Street	0 changesDirect
LNERLNER	14:00 London	3h07	17:07 Chester-le-Street	0 changesDirect
East Midlands TrainsEast Midlands Trains	05:59 London	5h02	11:01 Chester-le-Street	0 changesDirect
LNERLNER	21:00 London	3h43	00:43 Chester-le-Street	0 changesDirect

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Journey information

Overview: Train from London to Chester-le-Street

Trains from London to Chester-le-Street run on average 3 times per day, taking around 4h 2m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £30 but you can travel from only £13 by bus.

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

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Coach from £13

Distance

384 km

Average train duration

4h 2m

Cheapest ticket price

£30

Trains per day

Train providers

Fastest train

3h 0m

First train

02:55

Last train

21:08

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Coach from £13

Train companies: East Coast, Lumo and Grand Central Trains trains London to Chester-le-Street

Travel to Chester-le-Street from London from £52 with Omio’s train partners East Coast, Lumo and Grand Central Trains! You can find the best timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the most affordable trip for you.

LNER is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates a wide range of services, from high-speed intercity trains to local services. Its most popular routes include London to Edinburgh, London to Leeds, and London to York. LNER offers a variety of train types, including the Azuma, InterCity 225, and HST. The Azuma is a modern, high-speed train that offers comfortable seating and onboard Wi-Fi. The InterCity 225 is a classic train that offers a more traditional experience. The HST is a high-speed train that offers a smooth ride and plenty of legroom. LNER offers a variety of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak. Advance tickets are the cheapest option and must be booked in advance. Anytime tickets are more expensive but can be used at any time. Off-Peak tickets are the most affordable option for travelling during off-peak times. Onboard facilities include comfortable seating, Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. LNER also offers a range of discounts and special offers, making it an affordable and convenient way to travel.

East Coast from London to Chester-le-Street train information:

Average Duration: 3 h 1 min
Cheapest Price: £52
East Coast frequency: 16 a day

Lumo are an open access operator launched in 2021 owned by FirstGroup providing train travel from London to Scotland and the North-East of England. It runs between London and Edinburgh along the East Coast Main Line. Lumo trains offer 100% electric travel along with amenities like comforable seating, free WiFi & their LumoEats at-seat catering in their single Standard Class. Lumo offered two ticket types their advance tickets LumoFixed which are only valid on the date and train booked but are exchangeable prior to departure and their Anytime tickets which can be used on any Lumo train on the date of your ticket.

Lumo from London to Chester-le-Street train information:

Average Duration: 4 h 3 min
Cheapest Price: £96

Grand Central Trains is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London to the North East of England, Yorkshire and the East Midlands. Grand Central Trains offers a range of services, including express, semi-fast and stopping services. Express services run between London and the North East, Yorkshire and the East Midlands, with journey times of up to three hours. Semi-fast services run between London and the North East, Yorkshire and the East Midlands, with journey times of up to four hours. Stopping services run between London and the North East, Yorkshire and the East Midlands, with journey times of up to five hours. Grand Central Trains offers a range of ticket types, including Standard, First Class and Advance tickets. Standard tickets are the most economical option, while First Class tickets offer more comfort and space. Advance tickets are available for purchase up to 12 weeks in advance and offer the best value for money. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of snacks and drinks. The most popular routes for Grand Central Trains are London to Bradford, London to Sunderland, London to York and London to Wakefield.

Train information from London to Chester-le-Street with Grand Central Trains:

Average Duration: 4 h 55 min
Cheapest Price: £114
Grand Central Trains frequency: 1 a day

FAQs: London to Chester-le-Street train

FAQs: Travel by train from London to Chester-le-Street easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from London to Chester-le-Street.

Cheap train tickets from London to Chester-le-Street can start from as little as £65 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for London to Chester-le-Street is £103; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the London to Chester-le-Street train time is 3 h 1 min covering the 238 mile long journey, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from London to Chester-le-Street leaves at 04: 40. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from London to Chester-le-Street leaves at 21: 07.

There are 6 trains a day from London to Chester-le-Street which require at least one change with LNER or Lumo. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

For the best London to Chester-le-Street train to buy, you can travel safely and comfortably with LNER or Lumo. However, it's always good to check all possible train companies with services to Chester-le-Street from London to compare what amenities they may offer.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 21: 07.

A trip to Chester-le-Street from London is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 3 h 1 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month to travel from London to Chester-le-Street by train is December.

You have options as you can travel to Chester-le-Street from London 3 different ways: train, coach or flight.