Cheapest month
Up to 21%The cheapest time to travel is September ($38.75); the most expensive is April ($46.88).
Trains from Chester-le-Street to London
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- Lowest price from $74.22
- Average duration 4h
- Connections per day 37
- Distance 385 km
- CO₂ per person 5 kg
train from Chester-le-Street to London
The journey from Chester-le-Street to London is about 385 km. On average a train trip takes 4h with 37 connections per day.
| Lowest price | $74.22 |
|---|---|
| Trip duration | 4h |
| Connections per day | 37 |
| Lowest price | $74.22 |
| Highest price | $212.99 |
| First departure | 06:52 AM |
| Last departure | 07:07 PM |
| Distance | 385 km |
| Departure | Chester-le-Street |
| Arrival | London |
| Travel operator | London North Eastern Railway, Northern London North Eastern Railway, Northern, East Midlands Railway, TransPennine Express, Grand Central Railway, Thameslink, Hull Trains, CrossCountry |
When to book from Chester-le-Street to London
These tips come from historical prices — how the average fare changes with how far ahead you book and the month you travel.
What historical fares show
Short takeaways based on median fares from Virail searches on this route — useful for seasonality and longer-run trends.
According to Virail’s historical fare data, September is typically the cheapest month to travel from Chester-le-Street to London by train, with medians around $38.75 versus about $46.88 in April (roughly a 21% swing).
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Carriers on this route
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East Midlands Railway is a train operating company that provides passenger services across the East Midlands region of England. It was formed in 2019, taking over the franchise previously operated by East Midlands Trains. The company operates services on routes including London St Pancras to Sheffield, Nottingham to Liverpool, and Norwich to Liverpool. East Midlands Railway also operates local services within the East Midlands, connecting towns and cities such as Derby, Leicester, and Lincoln.
London North Eastern Railway (LNER) is a train operating company in the United Kingdom that operates intercity services on the "East Coast Main Line" between London, Yorkshire, the North East and Scotland. It was formed in 2018 as a result of the UK government's decision to terminate the franchise of Virgin Trains East Coast. LNER is owned by the Department for Transport and managed by the operator of the East Coast Partnership, a joint venture between infrastructure company Network Rail and train operator FirstGroup. LNER operates a fleet of electric and diesel trains, including the Azuma, which is the fastest train in the UK.
Thameslink is a railway service in the United Kingdom that runs through central London, connecting Bedford in the north and Brighton in the south. It is operated by Govia Thameslink Railway and serves over 200 stations, including major transport hubs such as St Pancras International, London Bridge, and Gatwick Airport. Thameslink trains run every few minutes during peak hours and offer a range of services, from fast express trains to stopping services that serve local communities. The service has undergone significant upgrades in recent years, including the introduction of new trains and the completion of major infrastructure projects such as the Thameslink Programme.
TransPennine Express is a train operating company in the United Kingdom that provides intercity train services across the North of England and Scotland. The company operates services between major cities such as Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds, Newcastle, Edinburgh, and Glasgow. Transpennine Express offers a range of ticket options, including advance purchase tickets, out-of-season tickets, and flexible tickets. The company also provides onboard facilities such as free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and refreshments.
CO₂ emissions by mode
train 26.95kg
bus 28.88kg
flight 77kg
carpool 61.6kg
How much CO₂ is emitted travelling by train from Chester-le-Street to London?
The train journey between Chester-le-Street and London emits 26.95kg of CO₂.
How much CO₂ do I save by taking the train between Chester-le-Street and London?
Taking the train between Chester-le-Street and London saves 50.05kg of CO₂ compared to a flight, 1.93kg compared to the bus and 34.65kg compared to the car.
FAQ
A train ticket from Chester-le-Street to London costs ≈ $153.19 (€136.68). Prices vary by how far ahead you book and the time of day. Tickets start from ≈ $74.22 (€66.22).
The cheapest ticket from Chester-le-Street to London costs ≈ $74.22 (€66.22). Book as early as possible and avoid peak times.
Chester-le-Street and London are 385 km apart.
The journey from Chester-le-Street to London takes about 4h on average. The fastest option takes 3h 9m.
This route is served by 8 operators: London North Eastern Railway, Northern, East Midlands Railway, TransPennine Express, Grand Central Railway, Thameslink, Hull Trains and CrossCountry.
There are about 37 connections per day from Chester-le-Street to London.
The first train from Chester-le-Street to London leaves at 06:52 AM. Check times on your travel date.
The last train from Chester-le-Street to London leaves at 07:07 PM. Check times on your travel date.
We recommend booking as early as possible. The train we found costs ≈ $74.22 (€66.22) but prices can change.
There are about 0 direct connections from Chester-le-Street to London.
The shortest train journey between Chester-le-Street and London takes 3h 9m.
Yes, there is a direct train between Chester-le-Street and London.
The train journey from Chester-le-Street to London generates 5 kg of CO₂.
According to Virail’s historical fare data, September is typically the cheapest month, with medians around $38.75, while April is among the most expensive (about $46.88).