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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from London to Chester
Cheapest price
€57
Average price
€92
Fastest journey
2 h 3 m
Average duration
2 h 4 m
Trains per day
29
Distance
265 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London to Chester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Chester will cost around €92 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €57.
Of the 29 trains that leave London for Chester on Fri, Jan 23, 13 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jan 23 the direct trains cover the 265 km distance in an average of 2 h 4 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 3 m .
On Fri, Jan 23 the slowest trains will take 2 h 4 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Compare train, bus, and flight for London to Chester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Chester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €13. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 2m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €13, and a flight costs an average of €59.
Distance: 265 km
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3h 33m Average total duration 3h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 8m Average total duration 5h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 2m Average total duration Fastest 1h 2m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
London to Chester train times
The table below shows live departures for London to Chester trains for today, Thursday, January 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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| 6:33 PM London | 2h09 | 8:42 PM Chester | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 6:46 PM London | 2h56 | 9:42 PM Chester | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, January 23 | |||||
| L02176 | On time 8:00 AM London Euston (EUS) | 2h06 | 10:06 AM Chester station (CTR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W02541+L64294 | On time 8:33 AM London Euston (EUS) | 2h09 | 10:42 AM Chester station (CTR) | 1 transfer | |
| L02178 | On time 9:02 AM London Euston (EUS) | 2h12 | 11:14 AM Chester station (CTR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L02244+L64296 | On time 9:33 AM London Euston (EUS) | 2h09 | 11:42 AM Chester station (CTR) | 1 transfer | |
| L02181 | On time 10:02 AM London Euston (EUS) | 2h05 | 12:07 PM Chester station (CTR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W02536+L64298 | On time 10:33 AM London Euston (EUS) | 2h09 | 12:42 PM Chester station (CTR) | 1 transfer | |
| L02183 | On time 11:02 AM London Euston (EUS) | 2h04 | 1:06 PM Chester station (CTR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W02534+L64300 | On time 11:33 AM London Euston (EUS) | 2h09 | 1:42 PM Chester station (CTR) | 1 transfer | |
| L02185 | On time 12:02 PM London Euston (EUS) | 2h05 | 2:07 PM Chester station (CTR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W02532+L64302 | On time 12:33 PM London Euston (EUS) | 2h09 | 2:42 PM Chester station (CTR) | 1 transfer | |
| L02187 | On time 1:02 PM London Euston (EUS) | 2h04 | 3:06 PM Chester station (CTR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W02529+L64304 | On time 1:33 PM London Euston (EUS) | 2h09 | 3:42 PM Chester station (CTR) | 1 transfer | |
| L02190 | On time 2:02 PM London Euston (EUS) | 2h05 | 4:07 PM Chester station (CTR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L02245+L64306 | On time 2:33 PM London Euston (EUS) | 2h09 | 4:42 PM Chester station (CTR) | 1 transfer | |
| L02193 | On time 3:02 PM London Euston (EUS) | 2h03 | 5:05 PM Chester station (CTR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W02523+L64308 | On time 3:33 PM London Euston (EUS) | 2h09 | 5:42 PM Chester station (CTR) | 1 transfer | |
| L02196 | On time 4:02 PM London Euston (EUS) | 2h04 | 6:06 PM Chester station (CTR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W02519+L64310 | On time 4:33 PM London Euston (EUS) | 2h11 | 6:44 PM Chester station (CTR) | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from London to Chester
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Trains from London to Chester run on average 7 times per day, taking around 3h 3m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €15 but you can travel from only €13 by bus.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 02:43, the last at 22:03. The fastest train covers the 265 km distance in 2h 4m.
Distance 265 km |
Average train duration 3h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price €15 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 2h 4m |
First train 02:43 |
Last train 22:03 |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains, Chiltern Railways, Transport for Wales from London to Chester trainsAvanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains, Chiltern Railways, Transport for Wales trains will get you between London and Chester from €13. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Trains from London to Chester
Travelling by train between London and Chester is a relaxing and speedy way to accomplish this 190 mile trip. Services operate every 30 minutes or so in the daytime, while overnight passengers will arrive in Chester early the next morning. The quickest train journeys from London to the ancient Roman town of Chester are direct and take just under two hours.
Which train companies travel from London to Chester?
Virgin Trains operate most services from London to Chester, and most are direct. West Midlands Railway provides the sleeper service, though the journey requires two changes and takes approximately 7 hours. Chiltern Railways also operate sleeper trains at weekends from London Marylebone Station.
How long is the train from London to Chester?
The quickest services from London to Chester take 1 hour 58 minutes, while the slowest journey is via the sleeper service which takes around 7 hours on weekdays and up to 12 hours at weekends. Even journeys requiring one change can arrive in about 2 hours 6 minutes. Weekend travel takes longer and there are fewer scheduled services.
How many trains are there from London to Chester?
Trains run frequently from London to Chester, with more than 30 regular services approximately every 30 minutes during peak travel hours on weekdays. The last train of the day departs from London Euston at 11:30 p.m. There are around 18 scheduled trains from London to Chester at weekends, and services roughly every hour from around 6:30 a.m.
What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from London to Chester?
Departure train station: Most trains to Chester depart from London Euston railway station, one of the UK's busiest transport hubs. The Chiltern Railways weekend sleeper service leaves from Marylebone Station. London Euston is well connected to all the major public transport networks and is one of the underground stops on the Northern and the Victoria line. The station has a variety of shops, bars and restaurants. Marylebone Station has direct access from the Bakerloo Underground stop. The station offers all required amenities, including free public WiFi, refreshment facilities, shops, and baby changing.
Arrival train station: Chester Railway Station is situated on City Road in the town centre. Passengers can transfer using regular PlusBus services or by taxi. There is a car park at the rail station, along with bicycle parking, if required. It has a variety of shops, along with a coffee shop and bar. It also offers a number of passenger facilities, including ATMs, payphones, trolleys, and waiting rooms.
FAQs: Trains from London to Chester
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London to Chester by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Chester, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Passengers board the train most frequently from London Euston, which is located around 1.8 miles (2.9 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Chester, located 1.3 miles (2.1 km) away from the city centre.
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Popular train stations from London to Chester
Wifi
Lockers
Shopping
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Desk
- Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 00:00
- Sat: 06:00 - 23:00
- Sun: 07:00 - 00:00
- Free public Wi-Fi available.
- Excess Baggage Co luggage storage is located near the entrance to Platform 16 and is open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
- Type of shops available: Wide range of shops - see the Station Plan map.
- Burger King
- Caffè Nero
- Nando's
- The Signal Box
- Delice de France
- Tortilla
- Starbucks
- AMT Coffee
- Upper Crust
- Camden Food Co.
- & many more
- Taxi: The taxi rank is located beneath the station.
- Accessible taxis: The route to the main taxi pick up point has steps, so anyone with mobility problems can use the disabled taxi pick up point reached via the lifts. You can request assistance to and from the taxi rank can using the telephones at the top of the stairs and at the taxi set down point. Or by telephoning Mobility Assistance at London Euston on 0207 922 6482. The main taxi rank is beneath the station and is reached via the lifts next to the main ticket office or the stairs by the entrance to the Underground.
- Station is fully accessible, and passengers can request assistance at the mobility assistance reception desk.
- Toilets Location: These are located by the entrance to platforms 1-3 There are also accessible showers located in the First Class Lounge, shared between Caledonian Sleeper and Avanti West Coast.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: These are located adjacent to the main public toilets, by the entrance to platforms 1-3.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Hilton London Euston
- The Wesley Euston Hotel
- Travelodge London Central Euston
- Waiting rooms location: Located by the entrance to platforms 16-18
- Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 00:00
- Sat: 06:00 - 23:00
- Sun: 07:00 - 00:00
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: On platform 18 at buffer end, West Colonnade opposite Sainsbury's, alongside station entrance, East Colonnade opposite M&S and to the rear of Nandos and Cafe Rouge
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Located near the center of the station's main concourse.
- Tube lines: Circle, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan, Northern (Bank and Charing Cross branches), Victoria
- Overground lines: Watford DC
- Bus lines: 18, 30, 59, 68, 73, 91, 168, 205, 253, 390, N5, N20, N73, N91, N205, N253
- Rail lines: London North Western Railway, London Overground, Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Go to Platform 2, there is a gate adjacent to the station from the main road.
WifiShoppingParkingATMAccessibilityWCLost and Found OfficeTicket Office
- Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 05:00 - 23:59
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Level access to platforms, lifts to airport facilities. Ticket Office is step free. Wheelchair users can board trains with ease as the platforms are level with the trains.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Onward travel information: National Rail trains serving London Paddington National Express coaches to Victoria Coach Station and Gatwick Airport London Underground
- Metro: Connection available with the London Underground (Piccadilly Line)
WifiShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalInformation Desk- Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 06:30 - 22:00
- Type of shops available: News agent Flower stall Hairdresser Shoe repairer Wide range of shops Pharmacy Convenience store High street shops Off Licence Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: There is step free access at London Victoria Rail Station to the Victoria Line on the Underground. This can be accessed via the Cardinal Place entrance to the underground.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: Main concourse
- Accessible taxis: Available on request Taxi rank outside main station entrance
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday - Sunday 24 Hours a Day
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Toilets are situated on the central concourse and adjacent to platform 2. A changing place facility is available for use by disabled passengers in London Victoria. The space has a height-adjustable adult-sized changing bench, hoist, extra wide rolls of paper, and non-slip floors. The space is located on the central concourse in the main toilet facilities. If you, or a passenger you are accompanying, requires use of the changing place room, please speak to a member of staff or contact our control centre on 020 7922 6243 so we can help you gain access.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Hudson's Place and Central Concourse
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets,
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Car Park Upper Level (Victoria Place), above Gatwick Express.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Onward travel information: Victoria Bus Station at Station Front
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: When weekend engineering dictate that replacement bus services will operate, these will usually depart from the immediate Station front/Terminus Place. Travel from London Victoria is usually conveyed by London Buses in these instances. Check posters and staff for more details.
- Metro: Underground services: Victoria Line, District Line and Circle Line
ShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingCar RentalInformation Desk- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:40 - 21:40 Saturday 05:40 - 21:40 Sunday 07:10 - 20:40
- Type of shops available: News agent
- Car Park: Chester West
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A. Step free access is available to all platforms via lifts.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Main Concourse and on Platform 7a. The National key toilets are located on the Main Concourse and on Platform 7a; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: On the concourse
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point
- Helpline Contact: 03333 211202
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the bus stop outside the station front
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