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There is a regular First TransPennine Express service from Chester-le-Street northbound to Newcastle and southbound towards Durham and beyond (Manchester Airport).
There are also a few limited Northern Rail services, even though the station is nationally managed by Northern Rail. CrossCountry run a frequent weekday service northbound to Newcastle and southbound to Reading via Birmingham. Mainline services operated by East Coast pass through the station but do not stop.
Open week days 0730 to 1800 and from 0730 to 1300 on Saturdays, Bank Holidays, and between Christmas and New Year. The station opens early on Mondays at 0620.