Train Gateshead to Chester from £79 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Gateshead and Chester takes 3h 57m and the fastest train takes 3h 37m. There is a train service every few hours from Gateshead to Chester. 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 57m
Duration: 186 mi
Distance: £79
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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3h 37m

£66–116

Gateshead to Chester train times

Trains run hourly between Gateshead and Chester. The earliest departure is at 4:21 AM at night, and the last departure from Gateshead is at 9:02 PM which arrives into Chester at 1:23 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, May 18, 2026

4:43 AM → 8:48 AM
4h 5m • 1 change
6:01 AM → 9:48 AM
3h 47m • 1 change
6:50 AM → 10:48 AM
3h 58m • 1 change
8:02 AM → 11:49 AM
3h 47m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, May 19, 2026

4:21 AM → 8:48 AM
4h 27m • 1 change
6:01 AM → 9:48 AM
3h 47m • 1 change
6:50 AM → 10:48 AM
3h 58m • 1 change
8:02 AM → 11:49 AM
3h 47m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, May 20, 2026

4:21 AM → 8:48 AM
4h 27m • 1 change
6:01 AM → 9:48 AM
3h 47m • 1 change
6:50 AM → 10:48 AM
3h 58m • 1 change
8:02 AM → 11:49 AM
3h 47m • 1 change
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