The average train between Charlbury and Chester takes 3h 41m and the fastest train takes 3h 26m. There is a train service every few hours from Charlbury 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 Charlbury and Chester. The earliest departure is at 6:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Charlbury is at 9:11 PM which arrives into Chester at 6:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Oxford and take an average of 3h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Charlbury 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.
No, there is no direct train from Charlbury to Chester. However, there are services departing from Charlbury station and arriving at Chester station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.
Charlbury to Chester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Oxford station.
Charlbury to Chester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Crewe station.
Book your Charlbury to Chester train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Cross Country and 3 other operators.
The distance between Charlbury and Chester is 174.8 km. The road distance is 253 km.
You can take a train from Charlbury to Chester via Oxford, Birmingham New Street, and Crewe in around 3h 59m.