Bury St Edmunds to Chester-le-Street by train
| First train | 06:28 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 20:30 | |
| Departure station | Bury St Edmunds | |
| Arrival station | Chester-le-Street | |
| Journey time | From 3h 34m | |
| Distance | 203 miles (326 km) | |
| Frequency | 10 trains per day | |
| Changes | 2 changes | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, Greater Anglia, London North Eastern Railway |
Travelling from Bury St Edmunds to Chester-le-Street by train
Looking to travel from Bury St Edmunds to Chester-le-Street by train? You've come to the right place!
On average, it takes around 4 hours 28 minutes to travel from Bury St Edmunds to Chester-le-Street by train, the fastest services can get you there in as little as 3 hours 34 minutes though. You'll usually find 10 trains per day running along the 203 miles (326 km) route between these two destinations. You'll need to make 2 changes during the journey to Chester-le-Street, as there currently aren't any direct services on this route. You can choose to travel with London North Eastern Railway, Greater Anglia or TransPennine Express to get to Chester-le-Street. As the main rail operators on this route, their trains offer modern comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.
To help you get great train deals, we'll highlight the cheapest train ticket prices from Bury St Edmunds to Chester-le-Street in our Journey Planner. Just remember, as well as travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard, the sooner you book your tickets, the more you'll save!
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Cheap train tickets from Bury St Edmunds to Chester-le-Street
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