The cheapest and fastest trains from Middlesbrough to Chester-le-Street
Cheapest price
£16
Average price
£17
Fastest journey
1 h
Average duration
1 h 14 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
38 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Middlesbrough 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 Middlesbrough to Chester-le-Street will cost around £17 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £16.
Of the 4 trains that leave Middlesbrough for Chester-le-Street every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 38 km distance in an average of 1 h 14 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 24 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 coach and train for Middlesbrough to Chester-le-Street
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Middlesbrough to Chester-le-Street among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 55m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £16, and a coach costs an average of £21.
Distance: 38 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£17 Average Price Cheapest | £21 Average Price |
1h 25m Average total duration Fastest 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 45m Average total duration 2h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Middlesbrough to Chester-le-Street train times
The table below shows live departures for Middlesbrough to Chester-le-Street trains for tomorrow, Friday 14 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 04:48 Middlesbrough | 1h00 | 05:48 Chester-le-Street | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 09:47 Middlesbrough | 1h24 | 11:11 Chester-le-Street | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 13:48 Middlesbrough | 1h13 | 15:01 Chester-le-Street | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 14:47 Middlesbrough | 1h20 | 16:07 Chester-le-Street | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Middlesbrough to Chester-le-Street
Trains from Middlesbrough to Chester-le-Street run on average 2 times per day, taking around 55m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £16 if you book in advance.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:50, the last at 23:26. The fastest train covers the 38 km distance in 1h 0m.
Distance 38 km |
Average train duration 55m |
Cheapest ticket price £16 |
Trains per day 2 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 1h 0m |
First train 03:50 |
Last train 23:26 |
Train companies: Northern Rail (3), first_transpennine_express from Middlesbrough to Chester-le-Street trainsNorthern Rail (3), first_transpennine_express trains will get you between Middlesbrough and Chester-le-Street from £16. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Middlesbrough to Chester-le-Street train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Middlesbrough 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 Middlesbrough and Chester-le-Street
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B station, Access to the platform via gently sloping ramp
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis can be found at the hospital
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pickup / Drop Off Point at the bus stop on Marton Road - outside the main entrance to the hospital
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category B station, Station is unstaffed. Access for disabled passengers to platform 1 (Middlesbrough) from Normanby Road is accessible. However access to the platform 2 (Saltburn) is via a footbridge so is not suitable for wheelchair users.
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Onward travel information: None available. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick/Up Drop Off on road at entrance to lane leading to station.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:30 - 19:30 Saturday 05:30 - 19:30 Sunday 08:15 - 19:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step free access is provided from the station entrance to all platforms. Lifts are used to provide level access from the subway to both platforms, the booking hall and concourse. This station is staffed for all services. This station is Category A. Station staff can provide assistance throughout the station, and with boarding and alighting the train. Assistance can be requested in advance by contacting the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay).
- 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 ticket machines note: The ticket machine is located within the Booking Hall.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Station Concourse. The National key toilets are located on the Station Concourse; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on the Station Concourse; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Storage Locations: On the station concourse - space for 86 cycles Wood Street Car Park - space for 28 cycles
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off in the layby on Bridge Street at the rear of the station.
- 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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