The average train between Charing Cross and Chester takes 2h 16m and the fastest train takes 2h 14m. There is a train service every few hours from Charing Cross 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 Charing Cross and Chester. The earliest departure is at 7:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Charing Cross is at 7:51 PM which arrives into Chester at 10:08 PM. All services require a transfer at Euston station and take an average of 2h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Charing Cross to Chester. However, there are services departing from Charing Cross station and arriving at Chester station via Chester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 16m.
Charing Cross to Chester train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from London Euston station.
Charing Cross to Chester train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Chester station.
Book your Charing Cross to Chester train tickets online with London Underground (Tube) and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Charing Cross and Chester is 265.1 km. The road distance is 289 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from London Euston to Chester every 2 hours. Tickets cost £60–110 and the journey takes 2h 4m.