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Trip Overview

The average train between Bath and Chester takes 4h 1m and the fastest train takes 3h 18m. There is an hourly train service 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 1m
Duration
174 mi
Distance
£82
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Bath to Chester train times

Trains run hourly between Bath and Chester. The earliest departure is at 1:03 AM at night, and the last departure from Bath is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Chester at 7:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Bristol Temple Meads and take an average of 4h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales11h 51m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales3h 51m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales4h 16m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales3h 27m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales8h 27m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast3h 38m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales3h 31m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast3h 43m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales8h 39m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast3h 38m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales3h 31m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast3h 43m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales8h 39m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast3h 38m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales3h 31m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast3h 43m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales8h 39m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast3h 38m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales3h 31m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast3h 43m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales8h 39m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast3h 38m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales3h 31m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast3h 43m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bath to Chester? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Bath to Chester.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 173.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 1m

What companies run services between Bath, England and Chester, England?

You can take a train from Bath Spa to Chester via Bristol Temple Meads, Birmingham New Street, and Crewe in around 3h 44m.

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