Travel Guides
To get to Chester-le-Street by car, follow the A1(M) and take the exit marked Chester-le-Street. Alternatively, take the A167 from Durham or Newcastle and follow the signs for Chester-le-Street.
If you prefer to travel by train, there are regular services from Durham, Newcastle, and Darlington. The train station in Chester-le-Street is a short walk from the town center.
If you are coming from Durham, consider taking the scenic route along the River Wear and stopping off at the picturesque village of Finchale Abbey on your way.
If you are coming from Newcastle, you could make a detour to visit the famous Angel of the North sculpture, which is visible from the A1.
The closest airport to Chester-le-Street is Newcastle International Airport, which is about 14 miles away. If you're driving from the airport, the quickest route is to take the A1(M) southbound towards Chester-le-Street.