Chester to Croydon by train

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Overview: trains from Chester to Croydon

Find the key information for travelling by train from Chester to Croydon, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 04:22 View journey
Last train 22:32 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 2hr 56m View journey
Distance (km) 278
Trains / day 14 View all
Cheapest journey AU$169.14 View journey
Avg journey time 3hr 38m
Train operators 7

Discover Chester to Croydon by train

Planning a train adventure from Chester to Croydon? To get started, check out our detailed guide to a seamless, enjoyable journey.

Cost of train tickets between Chester and Croydon

The cheapest train tickets from Chester to Croydon start at AU$169.14. If you book a month in advance, tickets cost, on average, . If you wait until a week in advance, expect tickets to be around .

Pro tip: The best way to save on tickets from Chester to Croydon is by booking in advance. Keep in mind that tickets for this route go on sale 5 and a half months before the travel date. So if you want to save on your booking, be sure to lock in your tickets as early as possible.

Train schedule for travel between Chester and Croydon

While frequency of trains along this line depends on the day of the week, on average, 14 trains make this journey of 278 kilometres each day. The first weekday departure from Chester is at 04:22 on weekdays. The last scheduled train during the week departs at 22:32.

During the weekend, 04:22 is the earliest scheduled departure, and 20:50 is the last. Throughout the day, trains typically depart every 59 minutes.

Average train travel time and distance from Chester to Croydon

On this route, the fastest trip lasts 2 hours and 56 minutes, spanning 278 kilometres in total.

How early can you book train tickets from Chester to Croydon?

Tickets on this route typically go on sale 5 and a half months in advance. Booking early gives you access to the most competitive prices and ample seating options.

Making the most of your trip to Croydon

For a seamless train journey, head to our extensive help articles. Start planning your trip and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Croydon.

FAQs about the train journey from Chester to Croydon

Want to know more about your journey from Chester to Croydon? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The train journey between Chester and Croydon spans 278 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.