Luton to Chester by train

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Overview: trains from Luton to Chester

Find the key information for travelling by train from Luton 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 00:53 View journey
Last train 23:47 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 2hr 27m View journey
Distance (km) 224
Trains / day 26 View all
Cheapest journey €97.85 View journey
Avg journey time 3hr 47m
Train operators 7

Luton to Chester by train

Gearing up for an adventure by rail from Luton to Chester? Read on for essential information about this journey, which spans 224 kilometres.

Cost of train tickets between Luton and Chester

The cheapest train tickets from Luton to Chester start at €97.85. 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 Luton to Chester is by booking in advance. Keep in mind that tickets for this route go on sale 3 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 timetable for travel between Luton and Chester

There are a number of different options for travellers going from Luton to Chester by train. Here is what to expect along this route:

  • First daily departure (weekday): 05:08

  • Last daily departure (weekday): 23:47

  • First daily departure (weekend): 00:53

  • Last daily departure (weekend): 22:24

  • Average number of daily trains: 26 trains

  • Frequency of train departures: every 19 minutes

Train travel time and distance from Luton to Chester

Trains can complete this route in as little as 2 hours and 27 minutes. The total distance travelled is 224 kilometres.

How early can you book train tickets from Luton to Chester?

Tickets on this route typically go on sale 3 months in advance. Booking early gives you access to the most competitive prices and ample seating options.

Making the most of your trip to Chester

For a seamless train journey, head to our extensive help articles. Start planning your trip and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Chester.

FAQs about the train journey from Luton to Chester

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

The total distance between Luton and Chester by train is 224 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.