Train Chester to Durham from £71 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Chester and Durham takes 3h 26m and the fastest train takes 3h 5m. There is a train service every few hours from Chester to Durham. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 26m
Duration: 173 mi
Distance: £71
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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3h 43m

£59–112

Chester to Durham train times

Trains run hourly between Chester and Durham. The earliest departure is at 4:55 AM at night, and the last departure from Chester is at 11:23 PM which arrives into Durham at 11:05 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, June 11, 2026

8:26 PM → 12:16 AM
Arrives next day
3h 50m • 1 change

Departing Friday, June 12, 2026

4:55 AM → 8:07 AM
3h 12m • 1 change
5:52 AM → 9:08 AM
3h 16m • 1 change
6:52 AM → 10:05 AM
3h 13m • 1 change
7:52 AM → 11:05 AM
3h 13m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, June 13, 2026

4:55 AM → 8:06 AM
3h 11m • 1 change
5:52 AM → 9:06 AM
3h 14m • 1 change
6:52 AM → 10:06 AM
3h 14m • 1 change
7:52 AM → 11:05 AM
3h 13m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, June 14, 2026

8:42 AM → 12:06 PM
3h 24m • 1 change
9:39 AM → 1:05 PM
3h 26m • 1 change
10:37 AM → 2:09 PM
3h 32m • 1 change
11:36 AM → 3:05 PM
3h 29m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, June 15, 2026

5:02 AM → 8:07 AM
3h 5m • 1 change
5:52 AM → 9:08 AM
3h 16m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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