Winchester to Chester by train

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Overview: trains from Winchester to Chester

Find the key information for travelling by train from Winchester 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 05:25 View journey
Last train 23:24 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 3hr 40m View journey
Distance (km) 260
Trains / day 33 View all
Cheapest journey CA$171.60 View journey
Avg journey time 4hr 14m
Train operators 13

Taking the train from Winchester to Chester

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Train travel between Winchester and Chester: train ticket prices

Cost of train tickets from Winchester to Chester:

  • Cheapest tickets: CA$171.60

  • Cost of tickets when booked 30 days in advance:

  • Cost of tickets when booked 7 days in advance:

Tickets go on sale 4 months in advance.

Train schedule for travel between Winchester and Chester

While frequency of trains along this line depends on the day of the week, on average, 33 trains make this journey of 260 kilometres each day. The first weekday departure from Winchester is at 05:31 on weekdays. The last scheduled train during the week departs at 23:24.

During the weekend, 05:25 is the earliest scheduled departure, and 23:23 is the last. Throughout the day, trains typically depart every 18 minutes.

Winchester to Chester distance and train travel time

The total distance for this route is 260 kilometres, with the fastest trip taking 3 hours and 40 minutes.

When do tickets between Winchester and Chester go on sale?

Travellers can book train journeys between Winchester and Chester 4 months before the travel date. The earlier you book, the better the price. Stay informed about ticket availability by setting up a personalised booking alert with Rail Europe.

More information on train travel from Winchester to Chester

Want to know more about train travel in Europe? Explore our help articles for guidance on booking, travel discounts, class of service and much more. Need some travel inspiration? Check out our Chester city guide to get you started.

FAQs about the train journey from Winchester to Chester

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

The train route from Winchester to Chester covers 260 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.