Train Cambridge to Chester from £109 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Cambridge and Chester takes 3h 25m and the fastest train takes 3h 23m. There is a train service every few hours from Cambridge 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.

3h 25m
Duration: 234 mi
Distance: £109
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

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Take the train from Cambridge to King's Crosstrain Kings Lynn - London Kings Cross / ...
Take the train from London Euston to Chestertrain London Euston - Chester / ...

4h 7m

£86–174

Cambridge to Chester train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Cambridge and Chester. The earliest departure is at 6:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cambridge is at 6:42 PM which arrives into Chester at 10:08 PM. All services require a transfer at King's Cross and take an average of 3h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, May 10, 2026

6:42 PM → 10:06 PM
3h 24m • 1 change

Departing Monday, May 11, 2026

6:42 AM → 10:06 AM
3h 24m • 1 change
7:42 AM → 11:13 AM
3h 31m • 1 change
8:42 AM → 12:07 PM
3h 25m • 1 change
9:42 AM → 1:06 PM
3h 24m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, May 12, 2026

6:42 AM → 10:06 AM
3h 24m • 1 change
7:42 AM → 11:13 AM
3h 31m • 1 change
8:42 AM → 12:07 PM
3h 25m • 1 change
9:42 AM → 1:06 PM
3h 24m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, May 13, 2026

6:42 AM → 10:06 AM
3h 24m • 1 change
7:42 AM → 11:13 AM
3h 31m • 1 change
8:42 AM → 12:07 PM
3h 25m • 1 change
9:42 AM → 1:06 PM
3h 24m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, May 14, 2026

6:42 AM → 10:06 AM
3h 24m • 1 change
7:42 AM → 11:13 AM
3h 31m • 1 change
8:42 AM → 12:07 PM
3h 25m • 1 change
9:42 AM → 1:06 PM
3h 24m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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