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London to Chester by train
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First train07:10
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Last train20:10
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Avg changes0
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Fastest journey1hr 57m
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Distance265 kilometres
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Trains per day12
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Avg. journey time2hr 3m
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Train operators
Travelling from London to Chester by train
Fast trains from London to Chester take around 1 hour and 57 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 265 kilometres. There are frequent services on the rail route between London and Chester.
1. Are there direct trains from London to Chester?
Direct trains from London to Chester have been found.
We usually find around 14 direct trains on the route from London to Chester every weekday.
There are typically fewer departures at weekends, when we found around 8 departures.
2. How long is the train journey from London to Chester?
The London to Chester train travel time is normally about 1 hour and 57 minutes, whatever time you make the journey.
3. What are the London to Chester train times and schedule?
On weekdays the earliest direct train to Chester is usually scheduled to depart London around 07:10 and the last train is around 20:10. At weekends the first train of the day leaves London around 08:10, and the last at 19:08.

What's the London to Chester train price?
The earlier you book the better, and the cheapest tickets we've found for trains from London to Chester are $19.10.
Trains departing 30 days in advance will cost around $50 while booking 7 days in advance the price is around $57. Booking on the day of travel is likely to be more expensive, so it is worth booking in advance if you can to save money.
When to book London to Chester train tickets?
Trains in the UK usually open for booking around 3 months in advance. If booking is not yet open for your dates then you can set a booking alert to receive an email on the day that the cheapest tickets are released for your journey from London to Chester by train.
Which train companies operate between London and Chester?
More than one train company operates on the route from London to Chester, so you’ll be travelling with one or more of the following rail operators:
- Avanti West Coast
- Virgin Trains
You can check which train you’ll be travelling on by looking for the train name in search results.
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