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Penrith to Chester by train
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First train05:58
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Last train21:40
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Avg changes1
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Fastest journey1hr 50m
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Distance163 kilometres
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Trains per day23
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Avg. journey time2hr 23m
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Train operators
Travelling from Penrith to Chester by train
Fast trains from Penrith to Chester take around 1 hour and 50 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 163 kilometres. There are frequent services on the rail route between Penrith and Chester.
1. Are there direct trains from Penrith to Chester?
Journeys between Penrith and Chester usually involve one change of train.
We usually find around 22 departures on the route from Penrith 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 25 departures.
2. How long is the train journey from Penrith to Chester?
The Penrith to Chester train travel time is normally about 1 hour and 50 minutes, whatever time you make the journey.
3. What are the Penrith to Chester train times and schedule?
On weekdays the earliest train to Chester is usually scheduled to depart Penrith around 05:58 and the last train is around 21:40. At weekends the first train of the day leaves Penrith around 05:58, and the last at 21:43.

When to book Penrith 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 Penrith to Chester by train.
Which train companies operate between Penrith and Chester?
More than one train company operates on the route from Penrith to Chester, so you’ll be travelling with one or more of the following rail operators:
- Arriva Trains Wales
- Avanti West Coast
- First TransPennine Express
- Northern Rail
- TransPennine Express
- Transport For Wales
- 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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