The average train between Chester and Wallsend takes 4h 57m and the fastest train takes 4h 21m. There is a train service every few hours from Chester to Wallsend. 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 Wallsend. The earliest departure is at 4:55 AM at night, and the last departure from Chester is at 11:23 PM which arrives into Wallsend at 12:26 PM. All services require a transfer at Newton-le-Willows and take an average of 4h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Chester to Wallsend. However, there are services departing from Chester station and arriving at Wallsend station via Newcastle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.
Chester to Wallsend train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Newton-le-Willows station.
Chester to Wallsend train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Newcastle station.
The distance between Chester and Wallsend is 218.9 km. The road distance is 326 km.
TransPennine Express operates a train from Newton-le-Willows to Newcastle hourly. Tickets cost £55–100 and the journey takes 2h 43m.