Swindon to Chester by train
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Overview: trains from Swindon to Chester
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Going from Swindon to Chester by train
About to set off from Swindon to Chester by rail? Make your journey as seamless as possible with this guide, packed with tips on schedules, route details and how to find the best deals on tickets.
Cost of train tickets between Swindon and Chester
The cheapest train tickets from Swindon to Chester start at £122.84. If you book a month in advance, tickets cost, on average, . If you wait until a week in advance, expect tickets to be around .
Pro tip: The best way to save on tickets from Swindon to Chester is by booking in advance. Keep in mind that tickets for this route go on sale 4 and a half months before the travel date. So if you want to save on your booking, be sure to lock in your tickets as early as possible.
Train times for travel from Swindon to Chester
During the week, the earliest departure time is at 00:01 and the last departure is 23:32. On weekends, the first train departs at 00:47 and the last train leaves at 22:45. On average, a total of 33 trains make this journey each day.
Average train travel time from Swindon to Chester
The quickest time by train is 3 hours and 12 minutes, travelling a total distance of 196 kilometres.
Booking time frame: Swindon to Chester trains
Tickets for travel to Chester along this route are available for purchase 4 and a half months before the travel date. Set up a booking alert to be notified as soon as your ideal travel date goes on sale.
Additional information on train travel from Swindon to Chester
Need more tips on travelling by train in Europe? Check out our help articles for details on booking, navigating stations, ticket types, different classes of service, refunds and much more. Then check out the Chester city guide to start planning your getaway.
FAQs about the train journey from Swindon to Chester
Want to know more about your journey from Swindon to Chester? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.
The total journey from Swindon to Chester is 196 kilometres.
The cheapest fare on this route is £122.84. If you book 30 days in advance, tickets cost about . If booked 7 days in advance, the cost is typically .
Tickets for this journey become available 4 and a half months ahead of the travel date.
The fastest journey on this route takes 3 hours and 12 minutes.
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