The average train between Aviemore and Chester takes 9h 2m and the fastest train takes 6h 51m. The train service runs several times per day from Aviemore 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 5 times a day between Aviemore and Chester. The earliest departure is at 7:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Aviemore is at 7:35 PM which arrives into Chester at 10:48 AM. All services require a transfer at Haymarket and take an average of 9h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Aviemore to Chester. However, there are services departing from Aviemore station and arriving at Chester station via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 2m.
Aviemore to Chester train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Aviemore station.
Aviemore to Chester train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Warrington Bank Quay station.
Book your Aviemore to Chester train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Aviemore and Chester is 449.1 km. The road distance is 617 km.
You can take a train from Aviemore to Chester via Haymarket and Warrington Bank Quay in around 7h 11m.