The average train between Barrowford and Chester takes 3h 9m and the fastest train takes 2h 27m. There is a train service every few hours from Barrowford 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 Barrowford and Chester. The earliest departure is at 5:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Barrowford is at 10:57 PM which arrives into Chester at 6:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 3h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Barrowford to Chester. However, there are services departing from Barrowford station and arriving at Chester station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 9m.
Barrowford to Chester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Nelson station.
Barrowford to Chester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Chester station.
Book your Barrowford to Chester train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Barrowford and Chester is 85.9 km. The road distance is 115 km.
You can take a train from Nelson to Chester via Preston and Warrington Bank Quay in around 2h 39m.