The average train between Carluke and Chester takes 4h 20m and the fastest train takes 3h 23m. The train service runs several times per day from Carluke 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 every 2 hours between Carluke and Chester. The earliest departure is at 12:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Carluke is at 11:47 PM which arrives into Chester at 9:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Motherwell and take an average of 4h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Carluke to Chester. However, there are services departing from Carluke station and arriving at Chester station via Warrington Bank Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.
Carluke to Chester train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Motherwell station.
Carluke to Chester train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Warrington Bank Quay station.
Book your Carluke to Chester train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Carluke and Chester is 289.4 km. The road distance is 371 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Motherwell to Warrington Bank Quay every 2 hours. Tickets cost £70–120 and the journey takes 2h 31m.