Explore Chester to Slough by rail

Getting ready for a trip from Chester to Slough aboard a local train? Here’s what you need to know — including departure times, fastest routes and ticket prices — about the trip.

Train cost between Chester and Slough

Average fares along this route:

  • The cheapest ticket price: £71.16

  • Ticket price when booked 30 days in advance:

  • Ticket price when booked 7 days in advance:

Finding cheap train tickets

Booking in advance is clearly one of the easiest ways to save on tickets. Follow these other tips to find cheap train tickets for travel in Europe:

  • Opt for the basic, “no-frills” class of service (which is still sure to deliver a comfortable ride)

  • Travel with a budget train operator

  • Consider choosing a rail pass if you plan to travel extensively

  • Book off-peak fares (tickets are cheaper midweek and outside peak hours)

  • Select a non-flexible fare

  • Ride slower trains as opposed to the pricier high-speed fares

  • Subscribe to the Rail Europe newsletter to be notified about discounts.

And last but not least, compare ticket prices on Rail Europe. We automatically compile all ticket offers in one easy search so you can choose by price, timing or whatever is driving your journey.

Train times for travel between Chester and Slough

If you are taking the train from Chester to Slough, you will have 18 trains each day (with a departure every 52 minutes) to choose from. Earlier risers can catch the first weekday train at 04:22. If you are looking to jump aboard the last train out of the station, the latest train departs at 22:32. On weekends, the first train departs at 04:22, and the last scheduled train of the day leaves at 21:28.

Average train travel time and distance from Chester to Slough

On this route, the fastest trip lasts 2 hours and 58 minutes, spanning 244 kilometres in total.

When are tickets between Chester and Slough available for purchase?

Tickets for trains between Chester and Slough can be purchased 3 months before the departure date. Take advantage of the early-bird savings by booking as early as possible.

Learn even more about travelling from Chester to Slough 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: Slough.

Frequently asked questions

How far is it from Chester to Slough by train?

The train journey between Chester and Slough covers 244 kilometres.

What’s the cost of a train ticket from Chester to Slough?

The cheapest ticket for this journey starts at £71.16. Tickets booked 30 days in advance typically cost around . If booked 7 days in advance, the price is typically .

When are tickets available for booking for travel from Chester to Slough by train?

You can purchase tickets for this journey 3 months ahead of the travel date.

How long does it take to get from Chester to Slough?

The fastest journey on this route takes 2 hours and 58 minutes.