Train Cheltenham to Chester from £64 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Cheltenham and Chester takes 2h 26m and the fastest train takes 2h 25m. The train service runs several times per day from Cheltenham 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.

2h 26m
Duration: 118 mi
Distance: £64
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

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2h 58m

£54–79

Cheltenham to Chester train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Cheltenham and Chester. The earliest departure is at 7:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cheltenham is at 5:40 PM which arrives into Chester at 8:06 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, June 29, 2026

3:40 PM → 6:06 PM
2h 26m • 1 change
4:40 PM → 7:05 PM
2h 25m • 1 change
5:40 PM → 8:06 PM
2h 26m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, June 30, 2026

7:40 AM → 10:07 AM
2h 27m • 1 change
8:40 AM → 11:13 AM
2h 33m • 1 change
9:40 AM → 12:06 PM
2h 25m • 1 change
10:40 AM → 1:06 PM
2h 26m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, July 1, 2026

7:40 AM → 10:07 AM
2h 27m • 1 change
8:40 AM → 11:13 AM
2h 33m • 1 change
9:40 AM → 12:06 PM
2h 25m • 1 change
10:40 AM → 1:06 PM
2h 26m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, July 2, 2026

7:40 AM → 10:07 AM
2h 27m • 1 change
8:40 AM → 11:13 AM
2h 33m • 1 change
9:40 AM → 12:06 PM
2h 25m • 1 change
10:40 AM → 1:06 PM
2h 26m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, July 3, 2026

7:40 AM → 10:07 AM
2h 27m • 1 change
8:40 AM → 11:13 AM
2h 33m • 1 change
9:40 AM → 12:06 PM
2h 25m • 1 change
10:40 AM → 1:06 PM
2h 26m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, July 4, 2026

7:40 AM → 10:06 AM
2h 26m • 1 change
8:40 AM → 11:05 AM
2h 25m • 1 change
9:40 AM → 12:05 PM
2h 25m • 1 change
10:40 AM → 1:06 PM
2h 26m • 1 change

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