Ashford to Chester by train

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Overview: trains from Ashford to Chester

Find the key information for travelling by train from Ashford 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 05:13 View journey
Last train 23:16 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 3hr 24m View journey
Distance (km) 343
Trains / day 23 View all
Cheapest journey £77.94 View journey
Avg journey time 3hr 49m
Train operators 5

Ashford to Chester by train

Gearing up for an adventure by rail from Ashford to Chester? Read on for essential information about this journey, which spans 343 kilometres.

Train cost from Ashford to Chester

Ready to book tickets from Ashford to Chester? Start by comparing all the upcoming trains in just a few clicks with Rail Europe. Here is what you can expect from fares along this specific route:

  • The cheapest tickets between Ashford and Chester typically run £77.94.

  • If you wait until 30 days before the departure date to book, ticket prices can hit .

  • If you wait until 7 days before the departure date to book, ticket prices can increase to .

  • You can book travel between these two destinations 4 months in advance.

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Ashford to Chester train times

Prepare for your journey with the following departure details. The earliest train running Monday through Friday from Ashford to Chester is at 05:13 and the last is at 21:43. The first train scheduled on Saturdays and Sundays is at 06:13 and the last one is at 23:16. You can expect 23 trains making this journey each day, with trains departing every 30 minutes.

Average train travel time from Ashford to Chester

The quickest time by train is 3 hours and 24 minutes, travelling a total distance of 343 kilometres.

Booking time frame: Ashford to Chester trains

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

Making the most of your Ashford to Chester travels

To ensure the smoothest of train journey, check out our vast help articles. To start planning your holiday and to find travel inspiration, check out our city guide: Chester.

FAQs about the train journey from Ashford to Chester

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

The total distance from Ashford to Chester is 343 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.