Swindon to Chester by train

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Overview: trains from Swindon to Chester

Find the key information for travelling by train from Swindon 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 00:01 View journey
Last train 23:32 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 3hr 12m View journey
Distance (km) 196
Trains / day 33 View all
Cheapest journey AU$237.25 View journey
Avg journey time 4hr 6m
Train operators 9

Going from Swindon to Chester by train

About to set off from Swindon 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.

Cost of train tickets between Swindon and Chester

The cheapest train tickets from Swindon to Chester start at AU$237.25. 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 Swindon to Chester is by booking in advance. Keep in mind that tickets for this route go on sale 4 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 times for travel from Swindon to Chester

During the week, the earliest departure time is at 00:01 and the last departure is 23:32. On weekends, the first train departs at 00:47 and the last train leaves at 22:45. On average, a total of 33 trains make this journey each day.

Average train travel time from Swindon to Chester

The quickest time by train is 3 hours and 12 minutes, travelling a total distance of 196 kilometres.

Booking time frame: Swindon to Chester trains

Tickets for travel to Chester along this route are available for purchase 4 and a half months before the travel date. Set up a booking alert to be notified as soon as your ideal travel date goes on sale.

Additional information on train travel from Swindon to Chester

Need more tips on travelling by train in Europe? Check out our help articles for details on booking, navigating stations, ticket types, different classes of service, refunds and much more. Then check out the Chester city guide to start planning your getaway.

FAQs about the train journey from Swindon to Chester

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

The total journey from Swindon to Chester is 196 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

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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.

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