The average train between Alloa and Chester takes 4h 57m and the fastest train takes 4h 13m. There is a train service every few hours from Alloa 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 Alloa and Chester. The earliest departure is at 6:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Alloa is at 11:17 PM which arrives into Chester at 8:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Queen Street and take an average of 4h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Alloa to Chester. However, there are services departing from Alloa station and arriving at Chester station via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.
Alloa to Chester train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Alloa station.
Alloa to Chester train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Warrington Bank Quay station.
Book your Alloa to Chester train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Alloa and Chester is 330.4 km. The road distance is 437 km.
You can take a train from Alloa to Chester via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, and Warrington Bank Quay in around 5h 5m.