Accrington to Chester Trains

Accrington to Chester trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Accrington and Chester takes 2h 21m and the fastest train takes 1h 41m. There is an hourly train service from Accrington 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.

2h 21m
Duration: 62 mi
Distance: £25
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Accrington to Prestontrain
Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Chestertrain

2h 18m

£20–36

Accrington to Chester train times

Trains run hourly between Accrington and Chester. The earliest departure is at 6:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Accrington is at 11:22 PM which arrives into Chester at 6:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 2h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

10:22 PM → 6:45 AM
Arrives next day
8h 23m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

6:22 AM → 8:48 AM
2h 26m • 2 changes
7:12 AM → 9:02 AM
1h 49m • 2 changes
7:22 AM → 9:48 AM
2h 26m • 2 changes
8:12 AM → 10:01 AM
1h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

6:22 AM → 8:48 AM
2h 26m • 2 changes
7:12 AM → 9:02 AM
1h 49m • 2 changes
7:22 AM → 9:48 AM
2h 26m • 2 changes
8:12 AM → 10:01 AM
1h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

6:22 AM → 8:48 AM
2h 26m • 2 changes
7:12 AM → 9:02 AM
1h 49m • 2 changes
7:22 AM → 9:48 AM
2h 26m • 2 changes
8:12 AM → 10:01 AM
1h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

6:22 AM → 8:48 AM
2h 26m • 2 changes
7:12 AM → 9:02 AM
1h 49m • 2 changes
7:22 AM → 9:48 AM
2h 26m • 2 changes
8:12 AM → 10:01 AM
1h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

9:49 AM → 11:54 AM
2h 4m • 2 changes
11:15 AM → 12:57 PM
1h 42m • 2 changes
12:15 PM → 1:57 PM
1h 42m • 2 changes
1:15 PM → 2:57 PM
1h 42m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:22 AM → 8:48 AM
2h 26m • 2 changes
7:12 AM → 9:02 AM
1h 49m • 2 changes
7:22 AM → 9:48 AM
2h 26m • 2 changes
8:12 AM → 10:01 AM
1h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:22 AM → 8:48 AM
2h 26m • 2 changes
7:12 AM → 9:02 AM
1h 49m • 2 changes
7:22 AM → 9:48 AM
2h 26m • 2 changes
8:12 AM → 10:01 AM
1h 48m • 2 changes
Show more

Frequently asked questions

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