Chester to Stratford-upon-Avon by train

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Overview: trains from Chester to Stratford-upon-Avon

Find the key information for travelling by train from Chester to Stratford-upon-Avon, 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 03:27 View journey
Last train 22:30 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 2hr 24m View journey
Distance (km) 136
Trains / day 33 View all
Cheapest journey €23.20 View journey
Avg journey time 3hr 37m
Train operators 10

Travelling from Chester to Stratford-upon-Avon by train

Considering a train trip from Chester to Stratford-upon-Avon? This guide will walk you through everything — from the best routes to finding the cheapest train tickets — so you can enjoy a smooth, stress-free journey.

Cost of train tickets between Chester and Stratford-upon-Avon

The cheapest train tickets from Chester to Stratford-upon-Avon start at €23.20. 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 Chester to Stratford-upon-Avon 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.

Chester to Stratford-upon-Avon departure timetable

On this route, 33 trains run daily, with the first one leaving Chester at 03:27 and the last leaving at 21:35 during the week.

For weekend travel to Stratford-upon-Avon, the earliest departure is at 04:16 and the last one is at 22:30. You will find that departures along this journey occur every 27 minutes.

Chester to Stratford-upon-Avon distance and train travel time

The total distance for this route is 136 kilometres, with the fastest trip taking 2 hours and 24 minutes.

Booking horizon for travel between Chester and Stratford-upon-Avon

Tickets for travel between Chester and Stratford-upon-Avon can be booked 4 and a half months in advance. Booking earlier ensures lower prices, so be sure to book as far out as possible.

Making your Chester to Stratford-upon-Avon travels smooth and enjoyable

Explore our wide range of help articles for a hassle-free journey and find travel ideas from our city guide: Stratford-upon-Avon.

FAQs about the train journey from Chester to Stratford-upon-Avon

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

The total journey from Chester to Stratford-upon-Avon is 136 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

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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.

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