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Outbound fromScarborough to Chester-le-Street by train
It takes an average of 2h 28m to travel from Scarborough to Chester-le-Street by train, over a distance of around 61 miles (99 km). There are normally 30 trains per day travelling from Scarborough to Chester-le-Street and tickets for this journey start from £20.40 when you book in advance.
| First train | 05:48 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 21:54 | |
| Departure station | Scarborough | |
| Arrival station | Chester-le-Street | |
| Journey time | From 1h 54m | |
| Distance | 61 miles (99 km) | |
| Frequency | 30 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £20.40 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, London North Eastern Railway |
Taking the train from Scarborough to Chester-le-Street in 1 hour 54 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Scarborough to Chester-le-Street? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 2 hours 28 minutes to travel the 61 miles (99 km) from Scarborough to Chester-le-Street by train, although you can get there in as little as 1 hour 54 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 30 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 1 change along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with London North Eastern Railway, TransPennine Express or CrossCountry to Chester-le-Street. As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.
Book train tickets from Scarborough to Chester-le-Street in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £20.40. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Chester-le-Street by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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Cheap train tickets from Scarborough to Chester-le-Street
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Consider a Season Ticket
If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Scarborough to Chester-le-Street is right for you.
Use your Railcard
National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel a few times or more in a year. Find out how you can save with a National Railcard here.
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