The average train between Beccles and Chester takes 6h 5m and the fastest train takes 5h 13m. The train service runs several times per day from Beccles 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 every 2 hours between Beccles and Chester. The earliest departure is at 5:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Beccles is at 9:25 PM which arrives into Chester at 10:06 AM. All services require a transfer at Ipswich and take an average of 6h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Beccles 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.
No, there is no direct train from Beccles to Chester. However, there are services departing from Beccles station and arriving at Chester station via Ipswich. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.
Beccles to Chester train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Beccles station.
Beccles to Chester train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Chester station.
Book your Beccles to Chester train tickets online with Greater Anglia, London Underground (Tube) and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Beccles and Chester is 310.1 km. The road distance is 466 km.
You can take a train from Beccles to Chester via Ipswich, London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 5h 49m.