Slough to Chester by train

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Overview: trains from Slough to Chester

Find the key information for travelling by train from Slough 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 00:31 View journey
Last train 23:57 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 2hr 58m View journey
Distance (km) 244
Trains / day 37 View all
Cheapest journey £77.57 View journey
Avg journey time 3hr 49m
Train operators 10

Explore Slough to Chester by rail

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

Train ticket cost for journeys between Slough and Chester

Just like airline tickets, train fares vary by the operator, the number of stops, the time of day you travel, how far in advance you book and more. When it comes to timing, while the cheapest tickets on this route are typically £77.57, when booked a month in advance, tickets costs an average of , and when purchased a week in advance, tickets increase to .

How to find cheap train tickets

Booking early nearly always keeps more money in your pocket, but there are other ways to save big on tickets. Refer to our cheap train ticket guide to make sure you make the most out of your travel budget.

Departure frequency and timetable from Slough to Chester

Here are the scheduling basics for trains from Slough to Chester:

  • 04:15 is the first scheduled train (Monday-Friday).

  • 23:57 the the last scheduled train (Monday-Friday).

  • 00:31 is the first scheduled train (Saturday and Sunday).

  • 23:13 is the last scheduled train (Saturday and Sunday).

  • A train departs every 9 minutes from Slough toward Chester.

Start booking your ticket aboard one of the 37 trains serving this route each day.

How long does the train from Slough to Chester take?

The shortest journey time on this route is 2 hours and 58 minutes, with trains covering a total distance of 244 kilometres.

How early can you book train tickets between Slough and Chester?

Tickets along this route go on sale 3 and a half months in advance. To be notified as soon as tickets are available, set up a booking alert with Rail Europe. We will send you an email notification when tickets are available.

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

FAQs about the train journey from Slough to Chester

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

The train route from Slough to Chester covers 244 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.