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Northampton to Chester by train
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First train05:41
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Last train23:35
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Avg changes1
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Fastest journey1hr 36m
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Distance171 kilometres
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Trains per day24
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Avg. journey time2hr 38m
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Train operators
Travelling from Northampton to Chester by train
Fast trains from Northampton to Chester take around 1 hour and 36 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 171 kilometres. There are frequent services on the rail route between Northampton and Chester.
1. Are there direct trains from Northampton to Chester?
Journeys between Northampton and Chester usually involve one change of train.
We usually find around 28 departures on the route from Northampton to Chester every weekday that leave enough time to change trains without waiting around for longer than necessary.
Trains are typically more frequent on weekends, when we found around 36 departures.
2. How long is the train journey from Northampton to Chester?
The Northampton to Chester train travel time is normally about 1 hour and 36 minutes, whatever time you make the journey.
3. What are the Northampton to Chester train times and schedule?
On weekdays the earliest train to Chester is usually scheduled to depart Northampton around 05:20 and the last train is around 23:35. At weekends the first train of the day leaves Northampton around 05:41, and the last at 22:55.

When to book Northampton 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 Northampton to Chester by train.
Which train companies operate between Northampton and Chester?
More than one train company operates on the route from Northampton to Chester, so you’ll be travelling with one or more of the following rail operators:
- Arriva Trains Wales
- Avanti West Coast
- London Midland
- Transport For Wales
- Virgin Trains
- West Midlands Trains
You can check which train you’ll be travelling on by looking for the train name in search results.
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