Trains to Chester-le-Street from Colchester
| First train | 04:40 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 22:02 | |
| Departure station | Colchester | |
| Arrival station | Chester-le-Street | |
| Journey time | From 4h 16m | |
| Distance | 228 miles (367 km) | |
| Frequency | 10 trains per day | |
| Changes | 2 changes | |
| Train operators | Grand Central Railway, Greater Anglia, London North Eastern Railway, Lumo, Thameslink, TransPennine Express |
Trains to Chester-le-Street from Colchester
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It takes an average of 5 hours 36 minutes to travel from Colchester to Chester-le-Street by train. You'll find on average 10 trains per day running on this route.
There aren't any direct services on this line, but it's still easy to travel to Chester-le-Street by train; you'll need to make 2 changes.
Trains on this route are operated by London North Eastern Railway, Lumo, Greater Anglia and Thameslink.
Generally, booking Advance train tickets works out cheaper.
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