How to get to Durham from Chester

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Travel Information between Chester and Durham

Distance122 miles
Available travel modesTrain
Ticket price range£29 -
Cheapest modeTrain • £29 • 2 h 59 min
Fastest modeTrain • £29 • 2 h 59 min
Popular travel companiesTransPennine Express

Travel 122 miles by train from Chester to Durham. The most popular travel providers which serve this journey are TransPennine Express among others. Travellers can even take a direct train from Chester to Durham.

Travel options
from Chester to Durham

How to get to Durham from Chester by train, bus, flight or ferry.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from Chester to Durham is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Transport for WalesG55650+TransPennine ExpressC26399
08:523h12
Chester station (CTR)
12:04Durham station (DHM)
£1111One-way
1 change

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
00:3013h45
Chester, Gorse Stacks (Bus Interchange)
14:15Sunderland, Interchange
£691One-way
1 change

Fastest

Transport for WalesG55656+TransPennine ExpressC26393
10:523h11
Chester station (CTR)
14:03Durham station (DHM)
£1111One-way
1 change

Other options

Transport for WalesG55653+TransPennine ExpressC26396
09:523h14
Chester station (CTR)
13:06Durham station (DHM)
£1111One-way
1 change
Northern Rail (3)Y00950+TransPennine ExpressC26909+CrossCountryC23206
09:283h33
Chester station (CTR)
13:01Durham station (DHM)
£1111One-way
2 changes
Transport for WalesG55659+TransPennine ExpressC26390
11:523h11
Chester station (CTR)
15:03Durham station (DHM)
£1111One-way
1 change
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
11:3015h40
Chester, Gorse Stacks (Bus Interchange)
03:10Sunderland, Interchange
£701One-way
1 change
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
00:3014h20
Chester, Gorse Stacks (Bus Interchange)
14:50Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street
£741One-way
1 change
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
11:3016h10
Chester, Gorse Stacks (Bus Interchange)
03:40Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street
£731One-way
1 change

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FAQs: Chester to Durham

Travel to Durham 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 Chester to Durham.

FAQs

There are 1 options to travel between Chester and Durham including taking a train.

The cheapest way to go to Durham from Chester is by taking a train, which costs on average £29.

This is compared to other ways of getting from Chester to Durham:

Taking a train costs less than taking a coach, which costs on average for the same trip.

The fastest way to get to Durham from Chester is by train with an average travel time of 2 h 59 min.

Other travel options to Durham take longer:

The distance between Chester and Durham is around 122 miles.

The average frequency per day from Chester to Durham is:

  • Around 1 coach per day.
  • 4 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from Chester to Durham as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when travelling from Chester to Durham:

    Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Chester to Durham:

    • You can travel by train to Durham from Chester with TransPennine Express or Northern Rail (3), and you can find TransPennine Express Chester to Durham tickets for £29 on Omio.

    Yes, there are direct services available from Chester to Durham with the following travel companies:

    • Take a direct train with.

    Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Durham as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Chester to Durham.

    Omio customers who travel from Chester to Durham often also extend their holiday to go to London, Edinburgh, York, Newcastle-upon-Tyne or Manchester. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Durham and these popular destinations at a great price.

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