Cambridge to Chester-le-Street by train
| First train | 03:54 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 20:03 | |
| Departure station | Cambridge | |
| Arrival station | Chester-le-Street | |
| Journey time | From 3h 36m | |
| Distance | 197 miles (317 km) | |
| Frequency | 14 trains per day | |
| Changes | 2 changes | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, Great Northern, Greater Anglia, East Midlands Railway, Thameslink, London North Eastern Railway, Grand Central Railway, Lumo |
Travelling from Cambridge to Chester-le-Street by train
Looking to travel from Cambridge to Chester-le-Street by train? You've come to the right place!
On average, it takes around 4 hours 41 minutes to travel from Cambridge to Chester-le-Street by train, the fastest services can get you there in as little as 3 hours 36 minutes though. You'll usually find 14 trains per day running along the 197 miles (317 km) route between these two destinations. You'll need to make 2 changes during the journey to Chester-le-Street, as there currently aren't any direct services on this route. You can choose to travel with London North Eastern Railway, Lumo or Greater Anglia to get to Chester-le-Street. As the main rail operators on this route, their trains offer modern comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.
To help you get great train deals, we'll highlight the cheapest train ticket prices from Cambridge to Chester-le-Street in our Journey Planner. Just remember, as well as travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard, the sooner you book your tickets, the more you'll save!
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Cheap train tickets from Cambridge to Chester-le-Street
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