The average train between Aberdeen and Chester takes 7h 43m and the fastest train takes 6h 27m. The train service runs several times per day from Aberdeen to Chester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 4 hours between Aberdeen and Chester. The earliest departure is at 5:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Aberdeen is at 9:35 PM which arrives into Chester at 2:57 PM. All services require a transfer at Haymarket and take an average of 7h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Aberdeen to Chester. However, there are services departing from Aberdeen station and arriving at Chester station via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 43m.
Aberdeen to Chester train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Aberdeen station.
Aberdeen to Chester train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Warrington Bank Quay station.
Book your Aberdeen to Chester train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and 3 other operators.
The distance between Aberdeen and Chester is 442.4 km. The road distance is 580 km.
You can take a train from Aberdeen to Chester via Haymarket and Warrington Bank Quay in around 6h 45m.