| First train | 05:01 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 22:22 | |
| Departure station | Ipswich | |
| Arrival station | Chester-le-Street | |
| Journey time | From 4h 0m | |
| Distance | 224 miles (360 km) | |
| Frequency | 2 trains per day | |
| Changes | 2 changes | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, Greater Anglia, Hull Trains, London North Eastern Railway, Lumo, Thameslink, TransPennine Express |
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It takes an average of 6 hours 50 minutes to travel from Ipswich to Chester-le-Street by train. You'll find on average 2 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.
London North Eastern Railway, Lumo, Greater Anglia and East Midlands Railway trains run on this route.
Generally, booking Advance train tickets works out cheaper.
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