Train Bath to Chester from £85 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Bath and Chester takes 4h 24m and the fastest train takes 3h 31m. The train service runs several times per day from Bath 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 24m
Duration: 174 mi
Distance: £85
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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4h 36m

£67–128

Bath to Chester train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Bath and Chester. The earliest departure is at 8:29 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bath is at 10:38 PM which arrives into Chester at 8:19 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, June 27, 2026

8:32 AM → 12:21 PM
3h 49m • 1 change
10:42 AM → 2:20 PM
3h 38m • 1 change
12:39 PM → 4:20 PM
3h 41m • 1 change
2:38 PM → 6:20 PM
3h 42m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, June 28, 2026

12:28 PM → 4:24 PM
3h 56m • 1 change
2:26 PM → 6:25 PM
3h 58m • 1 change
8:28 PM → 12:19 AM
Arrives next day
3h 51m • 1 change
10:29 PM → 8:19 AM
Arrives next day
9h 50m • 1 change

Departing Monday, June 29, 2026

8:29 AM → 12:16 PM
3h 47m • 1 change
10:40 AM → 2:20 PM
3h 40m • 1 change
12:38 PM → 4:20 PM
3h 41m • 1 change
2:38 PM → 6:20 PM
3h 42m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, June 30, 2026

8:29 AM → 12:16 PM
3h 47m • 1 change
10:40 AM → 2:20 PM
3h 40m • 1 change
12:38 PM → 4:20 PM
3h 41m • 1 change
2:38 PM → 6:20 PM
3h 42m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, July 1, 2026

8:29 AM → 12:16 PM
3h 47m • 1 change
10:40 AM → 2:20 PM
3h 40m • 1 change
12:38 PM → 4:20 PM
3h 41m • 1 change
2:38 PM → 6:20 PM
3h 42m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, July 2, 2026

8:29 AM → 12:16 PM
3h 47m • 1 change
10:40 AM → 2:20 PM
3h 40m • 1 change
12:38 PM → 4:20 PM
3h 41m • 1 change
2:38 PM → 6:20 PM
3h 42m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, July 3, 2026

8:29 AM → 12:16 PM
3h 47m • 1 change
10:40 AM → 2:20 PM
3h 40m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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