The average train between Ashford and Chester takes 2h 50m and the fastest train takes 2h 47m. There is a train service every few hours from Ashford 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 every 2 hours between Ashford and Chester. The earliest departure is at 7:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ashford is at 7:16 PM which arrives into Chester at 10:08 PM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 2h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Ashford to Chester. However, there are services departing from Ashford station and arriving at Chester station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.
Ashford to Chester train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Ashford International station.
Ashford to Chester train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Chester station.
Book your Ashford to Chester train tickets online with Southeastern and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Ashford and Chester is 342.9 km. The road distance is 377 km.
You can take a train from Ashford International to Chester via London St Pancras Intl and London Euston in around 3h 52m.