Train Basingstoke to Chester from £109 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Basingstoke and Chester takes 4h 40m and the fastest train takes 4h 16m. There is a train service every few hours from Basingstoke 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.

4h 40m
Duration: 186 mi
Distance: £109
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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4h 18m

£91–131

Basingstoke to Chester train times

Trains run hourly between Basingstoke and Chester. The earliest departure is at 5:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basingstoke is at 7:49 PM which arrives into Chester at 6:45 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, April 3, 2026

7:49 PM → 6:45 AM
Arrives next day
10h 56m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, April 4, 2026

5:47 AM → 10:06 AM
4h 18m • 1 change
6:49 AM → 11:05 AM
4h 16m • 1 change
7:47 AM → 12:05 PM
4h 18m • 1 change
8:49 AM → 1:06 PM
4h 17m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, April 5, 2026

10:48 AM → 3:05 PM
4h 17m • 1 change
11:47 AM → 4:06 PM
4h 18m • 1 change
12:48 PM → 5:09 PM
4h 21m • 1 change
1:49 PM → 6:06 PM
4h 17m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, April 6, 2026

5:49 AM → 10:06 AM
4h 17m • 1 change
6:51 AM → 11:13 AM
4h 22m • 1 change
7:50 AM → 12:07 PM
4h 17m • 1 change
8:48 AM → 1:06 PM
4h 18m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, April 7, 2026

5:49 AM → 10:06 AM
4h 17m • 1 change
6:51 AM → 11:13 AM
4h 22m • 1 change
7:50 AM → 12:07 PM
4h 17m • 1 change
8:48 AM → 1:06 PM
4h 18m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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