Train Bournemouth to Chester from £149 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Bournemouth and Chester takes 5h 49m and the fastest train takes 5h 20m. The train service runs several times per day from Bournemouth 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.

5h 49m
Duration: 246 mi
Distance: £149
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

best

Take the train from Bournemouth to Staffordtrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly
Take the train from Stafford to Chestertrain London Euston - Chester / ...

5h 23m

£121–177

Bournemouth to Chester train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Bournemouth and Chester. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bournemouth is at 6:45 PM which arrives into Chester at 6:45 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, April 28, 2026

9:45 AM → 3:06 PM
5h 21m • 1 change
10:45 AM → 4:07 PM
5h 22m • 1 change
11:45 AM → 5:05 PM
5h 20m • 1 change
12:45 PM → 6:06 PM
5h 21m • 1 change
Show more

Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

6:30 AM → 12:07 PM
5h 37m • 1 change
7:30 AM → 1:06 PM
5h 36m • 1 change
8:40 AM → 2:07 PM
5h 27m • 1 change
9:45 AM → 3:06 PM
5h 21m • 1 change
Show more

Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

6:30 AM → 12:07 PM
5h 37m • 1 change
7:30 AM → 1:06 PM
5h 36m • 1 change
8:40 AM → 2:07 PM
5h 27m • 1 change
9:45 AM → 3:06 PM
5h 21m • 1 change
Show more

Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

6:30 AM → 12:07 PM
5h 37m • 1 change
7:30 AM → 1:06 PM
5h 36m • 1 change
8:40 AM → 2:07 PM
5h 27m • 1 change
9:45 AM → 3:06 PM
5h 21m • 1 change
Show more

Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

6:35 AM → 12:05 PM
5h 30m • 1 change
7:45 AM → 1:06 PM
5h 21m • 1 change
8:45 AM → 2:06 PM
5h 21m • 1 change
9:45 AM → 3:05 PM
5h 20m • 1 change
Show more

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bournemouth 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.