The average train between Chester and Durham Cathedral takes 3h 27m and the fastest train takes 3h 5m. There is a train service every few hours from Chester to Durham Cathedral. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Chester and Durham Cathedral. The earliest departure is at 4:55 AM at night, and the last departure from Chester is at 8:36 PM which arrives into Durham Cathedral at 12:12 AM. All services require a transfer at Newton-le-Willows and take an average of 3h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Chester to Durham Cathedral. However, there are services departing from Chester station and arriving at Durham Cathedral station via Durham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.
Chester to Durham Cathedral train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Newton-le-Willows station.
Chester to Durham Cathedral train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Durham station.
Book your Chester to Durham Cathedral train tickets online with Transport for Wales, TransPennine Express and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Chester and Durham Cathedral is 195.9 km. The road distance is 279 km.
TransPennine Express operates a train from Newton-le-Willows to Durham hourly. Tickets cost £50–95 and the journey takes 2h 24m.