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It takes an average of 6h 35m to travel from Brighton to Chester-le-Street by train, over a distance of around 285 miles (458 km). There are normally 25 trains per day travelling from Brighton to Chester-le-Street and tickets for this journey start from £99.70 when you book in advance.
| First train | 03:12 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 23:02 | |
| Departure station | Brighton | |
| Arrival station | Chester-le-Street | |
| Journey time | From 4h 49m | |
| Distance | 285 miles (458 km) | |
| Frequency | 25 trains per day | |
| Changes | 3 changes | |
| Price | From £99.70 | |
| Train operators | Gatwick Express, Grand Central Railway, London North Eastern Railway, Lumo, Southern, Thameslink, TransPennine Express |
Taking the train from Brighton to Chester-le-Street in 4 hours 49 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Brighton to Chester-le-Street? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 6 hours 35 minutes to travel the 285 miles (458 km) from Brighton to Chester-le-Street by train, although you can get there in as little as 4 hours 49 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 25 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 3 changes along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with London North Eastern Railway, Lumo or Thameslink to Chester-le-Street. As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.
Book train tickets from Brighton to Chester-le-Street in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £99.70. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Chester-le-Street by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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How do I find cheap train tickets from Brighton to Chester-le-Street?
As most UK train companies increase their prices as the departure date approaches, our Trainline team of experts have put together these tips to help you find the cheapest tickets.
1. Book in advance
2. Sign up to Ticket Alert
3. Use a Railcard
4. Book split tickets
5. Travel Off-Peak
6. Consider a Season Ticket
For more money-saving tips on UK and European train travel, read our cheap train tickets guide.