Leighton Buzzard to Chester by train

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Overview: trains from Leighton Buzzard to Chester

Find the key information for travelling by train from Leighton Buzzard to Chester, 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 06:16 View journey
Last train 21:20 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 1hr 44m View journey
Distance (km) 206
Trains / day 20 View all
Cheapest journey AU$106.58 View journey
Avg journey time 2hr 22m
Train operators 5

Going from Leighton Buzzard to Chester by train

About to set off from Leighton Buzzard to Chester by rail? Make your journey as seamless as possible with this guide, packed with tips on schedules, route details and how to find the best deals on tickets.

Train cost between Leighton Buzzard to Chester

Getting from Leighton Buzzard to Chester by rail typically costs AU$106.58, but runs about if booked a month in advance. If you wait until 7 days before departure, prices increase to . Booking as early as possible helps you find the lowest cost tickets, but that’s not the only way to save.

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Departure frequency and timetable from Leighton Buzzard to Chester

Here are the scheduling basics for trains from Leighton Buzzard to Chester:

  • 07:09 is the first scheduled train (Monday-Friday).

  • 21:18 the the last scheduled train (Monday-Friday).

  • 06:16 is the first scheduled train (Saturday and Sunday).

  • 21:20 is the last scheduled train (Saturday and Sunday).

  • A train departs every 46 minutes from Leighton Buzzard toward Chester.

Start booking your ticket aboard one of the 20 trains serving this route each day.

How long is the train journey from Leighton Buzzard to Chester?

This journey covers a total of 206 kilometres, with the quickest trip taking 1 hour and 44 minutes.

Booking horizon for travel between Leighton Buzzard and Chester

Tickets for travel between Leighton Buzzard and Chester can be booked 4 months in advance. Booking earlier ensures lower prices, so be sure to book as far out as possible.

Learn even more about travelling from Leighton Buzzard to Chester by train

Need more information on travelling through Europe by train? Head to our help articles for details on everything from booking to navigating stations and understanding different ticket types. Then review the travel ideas we’ve compiled in our city guide: Chester.

FAQs about the train journey from Leighton Buzzard to Chester

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

The train journey from Leighton Buzzard to Chester covers 206 kilometres in total.

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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.