The average train between Andover and Chester takes 5h 48m and the fastest train takes 4h 58m. There is a train service every few hours from Andover 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 Andover and Chester. The earliest departure is at 6:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Andover is at 10:44 PM which arrives into Chester at 10:06 AM. All services require a transfer at Basingstoke and take an average of 5h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Andover to Chester? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Andover to Chester. However, there are services departing from Andover station and arriving at Chester station via Stafford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 48m.
Andover to Chester train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Basingstoke station.
Andover to Chester train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Chester station.
Book your Andover to Chester train tickets online with South Western Railway, Cross Country and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Andover and Chester is 239.8 km. The road distance is 330 km.
You can take a train from Andover to Chester via Basingstoke and Stafford in around 5h 19m.