Bath to Chester Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Bath and Chester takes 4h 28m 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 28m
Duration: 174 mi
Distance: £74
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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4h 35m

£61–103

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 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

10:29 PM → 8:19 AM
Arrives next day
9h 50m • 1 change

Departing Monday, October 26, 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, October 27, 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, October 28, 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, October 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 Friday, October 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 Saturday, October 31, 2026

8:33 AM → 12:21 PM
3h 48m • 1 change
10:42 AM → 2:20 PM
3h 38m • 1 change
12:39 PM → 4:20 PM
3h 40m • 1 change
2:39 PM → 6:20 PM
3h 41m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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