The average train between Atherstone and Chester takes 1h 39m and the fastest train takes 1h 17m. There is a train service every few hours from Atherstone 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 Atherstone and Chester. The earliest departure is at 6:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Atherstone is at 11:03 PM which arrives into Chester at 12:46 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Atherstone to Chester. However, there are services departing from Atherstone station and arriving at Chester station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 39m.
Atherstone to Chester train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Atherstone station.
Atherstone to Chester train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Chester station.
Book your Atherstone to Chester train tickets online with West Midlands Trains and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Atherstone and Chester is 113.3 km. The road distance is 123 km.
You can take a train from Atherstone to Chester via Crewe in around 1h 29m.