South Shields to Chester Trains

South Shields to Chester trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between South Shields and Chester takes 4h 48m and the fastest train takes 4h 13m. There is a train service every few hours from South Shields 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.

4h 48m
Duration: 196 mi
Distance: £69
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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best

Take the train from Newcastle to Newton-le-Willowstrain Newcastle - Liverpool Lime Street

4h 53m

£56–100

South Shields to Chester train times

Trains run hourly between South Shields and Chester. The earliest departure is at 6:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from South Shields is at 11:56 PM which arrives into Chester at 8:48 AM. All services require a transfer at Central Station and take an average of 4h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

6:08 AM → 10:48 AM
4h 40m • 2 changes
7:20 AM → 11:49 AM
4h 29m • 2 changes
8:20 AM → 12:48 PM
4h 28m • 2 changes
9:20 AM → 1:48 PM
4h 28m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

6:08 AM → 10:48 AM
4h 40m • 2 changes
7:20 AM → 11:49 AM
4h 29m • 2 changes
8:20 AM → 12:48 PM
4h 28m • 2 changes
9:20 AM → 1:48 PM
4h 28m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

6:08 AM → 10:48 AM
4h 40m • 2 changes
7:20 AM → 11:49 AM
4h 29m • 2 changes
8:20 AM → 12:48 PM
4h 28m • 2 changes
9:20 AM → 1:48 PM
4h 28m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

6:08 AM → 10:48 AM
4h 40m • 2 changes
7:20 AM → 11:49 AM
4h 29m • 2 changes
8:20 AM → 12:48 PM
4h 28m • 2 changes
9:20 AM → 1:48 PM
4h 28m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

6:08 AM → 10:48 AM
4h 40m • 2 changes
7:20 AM → 11:49 AM
4h 29m • 2 changes
8:20 AM → 12:48 PM
4h 28m • 2 changes
9:20 AM → 1:48 PM
4h 28m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

6:11 AM → 10:48 AM
4h 36m • 2 changes
7:26 AM → 11:48 AM
4h 21m • 2 changes
8:26 AM → 12:48 PM
4h 21m • 2 changes
9:27 AM → 1:48 PM
4h 20m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

7:26 AM → 11:54 AM
4h 27m • 2 changes
8:26 AM → 12:57 PM
4h 30m • 2 changes
9:26 AM → 1:57 PM
4h 30m • 2 changes
10:26 AM → 2:57 PM
4h 30m • 2 changes
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Want to know about travelling from South Shields to Chester? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

South Shields to Chester trains

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South Shields to Chester train times

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

6:08 AM → 10:48 AM

7:20 AM → 11:49 AM

8:20 AM → 12:48 PM

9:20 AM → 1:48 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

6:08 AM → 10:48 AM

7:20 AM → 11:49 AM

8:20 AM → 12:48 PM

9:20 AM → 1:48 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

6:08 AM → 10:48 AM

7:20 AM → 11:49 AM

8:20 AM → 12:48 PM

9:20 AM → 1:48 PM

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

6:08 AM → 10:48 AM

7:20 AM → 11:49 AM

8:20 AM → 12:48 PM

9:20 AM → 1:48 PM

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

6:08 AM → 10:48 AM

7:20 AM → 11:49 AM

8:20 AM → 12:48 PM

9:20 AM → 1:48 PM

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

6:11 AM → 10:48 AM

7:26 AM → 11:48 AM

8:26 AM → 12:48 PM

9:27 AM → 1:48 PM

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

7:26 AM → 11:54 AM

8:26 AM → 12:57 PM

9:26 AM → 1:57 PM

10:26 AM → 2:57 PM

Frequently asked questions

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