The average train between Bracknell and Chester takes 5h 6m and the fastest train takes 4h 13m. There is a train service every few hours from Bracknell 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 Bracknell and Chester. The earliest departure is at 12:49 AM at night, and the last departure from Bracknell is at 7:50 PM which arrives into Chester at 6:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Reading and take an average of 5h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Bracknell to Chester. However, there are services departing from Bracknell station and arriving at Chester station via Stafford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 6m.
Bracknell to Chester train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Reading station.
Bracknell to Chester train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Chester station.
Book your Bracknell to Chester train tickets online with South Western Railway, Cross Country and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Bracknell and Chester is 245.4 km. The road distance is 293 km.
You can take a train from Bracknell to Chester via Reading and Stafford in around 4h 51m.