Chester-le-Street railway station

Chester-le-Street is a railway station on the East Coast Main Line, which runs between London King's Cross and Edinburgh Waverley. The station is situated 71 miles 72 chains from York, serving the market town of Chester-le-Street in County Durham, England.

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Type: Railway station
Description: railway station in Chester-le-Street, County Durham, England, UK
Also known as: “Chester-le-Street Railway Station”, “Chester-le-Street Station”, and “CLS”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Chester-le-Street Hospital and Chester Burn Viaduct.

Chester-le-Street Hospital

Hospital

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Chester-le-Street Hospital is a health facility in Chester-le-Street, County Durham, England. It is managed by County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust. Chester-le-Street Hospital is situated 1,400 feet southeast of Chester-le-Street railway station.

Chester Burn Viaduct

Bridge

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Chester Burn viaduct is a railway viaduct in Chester-le-Street, County Durham, England. It is an imposing structure, dominating the marketplace and north end of the town. Chester Burn Viaduct is situated 1,500 feet north of Chester-le-Street railway station.

Riverside Ground

Stadium

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The Riverside Ground, known for sponsorship reasons as the Banks Homes Riverside, is a cricket venue in Chester-le-Street, County Durham, England. It is home to Durham County Cricket Club, and has also hosted several international matches. Riverside Ground is situated 4,100 feet southeast of Chester-le-Street railway station.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Chester-le-Street and South Pelaw.

Chester-le-Street

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Chester-le-Street is a town in County Durham, with a population of 23,500 in 2021. It's a commuter town for Newcastle 8 miles north; the main reason to visit is Durham CCC cricket ground, which stages county and international matches.