The average train between Blackpool and Chester takes 1h 48m and the fastest train takes 1h 21m. There is a train service every few hours from Blackpool 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 Blackpool and Chester. The earliest departure is at 4:59 AM at night, and the last departure from Blackpool is at 10:02 PM which arrives into Chester at 11:52 PM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 1h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Blackpool to Chester. However, there are services departing from Blackpool station and arriving at Chester station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 48m.
Blackpool to Chester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Blackpool North station.
Blackpool to Chester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Chester station.
Book your Blackpool to Chester train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Blackpool and Chester is 70.4 km. The road distance is 100 km.
You can take a train from Blackpool North to Chester via Preston and Warrington Bank Quay in around 1h 54m.