The average train between Accrington and Chester takes 2h 18m 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.
Trains run hourly between Accrington and Chester. The earliest departure is at 6:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Accrington is at 11:23 PM which arrives into Chester at 6:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 2h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Accrington to Chester. However, there are services departing from Accrington station and arriving at Chester station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 18m.
Accrington to Chester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Accrington station.
Accrington to Chester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Chester station.
Book your Accrington to Chester train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Accrington and Chester is 71.9 km. The road distance is 99 km.
You can take a train from Accrington to Chester via Preston and Warrington Bank Quay in around 2h 13m.
