Trains from Chester to Durham

Chester to Durham train information

Which operators can I use?

Find your ticket on gopili to identify the different operators for your train from Chester (North West England) to Durham (North East England). The services on board will vary depending on the rail provider.

How far is it by train?

There are 122 miles between the 2 cities and the average journey time from Chester to Durham is approximately 3h50m. Taking the train is often the quickest option to get to Durham from Chester, and it's also more environmentally friendly than driving your car or flying.

What is the price of the train?

Prices may vary quickly. We suggest you to make a search to check the latest available offers.

Best prices for Chester to Durham train tickets

Chester - Durham prices calendar

Find the cheapest tickets to travel from Chester to Durham by train, bus, ride sharing and plane.

Best prices for Chester to Durham trains

We compare train ticket for all major companies to travel between Chester and Durham by train and find the best prices for the coming days. Take a look at the prices of train tickets Durham to Chester and find the best deal for your outbound journey.

Discount Chester - Durham train tickets

National Railcards can offer great value for money if you're travelling by train. Depending on your age as well as your situation, you can get one of the 5 different railcards: Disabled persons, 16-25, Two together, Senior or Family and Friends railcards. Railcards can enable you to save money for your Chester Durham train ticket.

Why should I buy a railcard?

When getting a railcard, the idea is to make savings after several journeys. But is it really relevant when travelling from Chester to Durham? Grab your calculator, considering:

A = the cost of the railcard (i.e.: £30)

B = average discount offered by the railcard (i.e.: 34%)

C = average fare for a Chester Durham ticket (i.e.: £50.00)(1)

Start by dividing A by B: this will give you the budget from which the card will be worthwile. Then divide that number by C. You will see the average number of journeys needed per year to be profitable.

In our example, A/B = £30/34% = £88.00. Then, 88/£50.00 = 1.76. Your railcard will be worth the investment after on average 2 trips from Chester to Durham (one way trip).

What is the cost of a railcard?

The price to buy a Disabled persons railcard is £20 while it will cost you £30 to have the 16-25, Two together, Family and Friends or the Senior railcard. All of them enable you to save 34% off most adult fares for an entire year.

⁽¹⁾Average prices observed over the last 6 months for one way journey