The average train between Blackburn and Chester takes 2h 6m and the fastest train takes 1h 32m. There is an hourly train service from Blackburn 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 hourly between Blackburn and Chester. The earliest departure is at 6:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Blackburn is at 11:37 PM which arrives into Chester at 6:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 2h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Blackburn to Chester. However, there are services departing from Blackburn station and arriving at Chester station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 6m.
Blackburn to Chester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Blackburn station.
Blackburn to Chester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Chester station.
Book your Blackburn to Chester train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Blackburn and Chester is 67.8 km. The road distance is 91 km.
You can take a train from Blackburn to Chester via Preston and Warrington Bank Quay in around 2h 2m.
