Chester-le-Street travel guide
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You're Going to Love Chester-le-Street
With a population of 36,917, Chester-le-Street is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Chester-le-Street to see all of its attractions.
Where to Eat in Chester-le-Street
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Mill House (Blackfell Birtley) and The Church Mouse (Waldbridge) are great picks.
When to visit Chester-le-Street
How to Get to Chester-le-Street
Plane
When flying to Chester-le-Street, you’ll arrive at Newcastle Airport (UK) (NCL), which is located 21 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Chester-le-Street include American Airlines, British Airways and Cathay Pacific. The shortest domestic flight to Chester-le-Street departs from Belfast and takes around 50m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Chester-le-Street, followed by Cross Country. The train journey from Chester-le-Street to Manchester takes 2h 43m and costs around £46 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £54 for a 2h 48m trip. The train station in Chester-le-Street is called Chester-le-Street Chester Le Street, Durham, and is located 0.4 km from the city centre.
Car
Another option to get to Chester-le-Street is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 159 km from Chester-le-Street. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in Manchester.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Chester-le-Street, including Megabus, FlixBus and National Express. From Leeds, the bus ride to Chester-le-Street takes 185 km and will cost you around £4. From Edinburgh, the ticket costs about £10 for a journey of 249 km.
Airlines serving Chester-le-Street
Where to stay in popular areas of Chester-le-Street
Most booked hotels in Chester-le-Street
Hiring a car in Chester-le-Street
Hiring a car in Chester-le-Street costs £35 per day, on average.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 8% more expensive than at Newcastle upon Tyne.
Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Chester-le-Street (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.87 and £23.83. The most frequently booked car type in Chester-le-Street is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Ford Focus or similar) is, on average, 37% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.