The average train between Alicante and Chester takes 38h 7m and the fastest train takes 33h 51m. There is at least one train per day from Alicante 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 once daily between Alicante and Chester. The earliest departure is at 9:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Alicante is at 5:05 PM which arrives into Chester at 10:07 AM. All services require a transfer at Barcelona-Sants and take an average of 38h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
Arrives next day




32h 51m • 4 changes
Arrives +2 days




41h 30m • 4 changes
Arrives next day




32h 51m • 4 changes
Arrives +2 days




41h 30m • 4 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Alicante to Chester. However, there are services departing from Alicante station and arriving at Chester station via Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 7m.
Alicante to Chester train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Alacant/Alicante Terminal station.
Alicante to Chester train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Chester station.
Book your Alicante to Chester train tickets online with Renfe Viajeros, TGV inOui and 2 other operators.
The distance between Alicante and Chester is 1,661 km. The road distance is 2,394 km.
You can take a train from Alacant/Alicante Terminal to Chester via Barcelona-Sants, Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud, Lille Europe, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 21h 8m.