Cheltenham to Chester Trains

Cheltenham to Chester trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cheltenham and Chester takes 2h 53m and the fastest train takes 2h 14m. There is an hourly train service 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 53m
Duration: 118 mi
Distance: £54
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Birmingham

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2h 28m

£42–81

Cheltenham to Chester train times

Trains run hourly between Cheltenham and Chester. The earliest departure is at 7:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cheltenham is at 11:03 PM which arrives into Chester at 7:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 2h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

7:14 AM → 9:42 AM
2h 28m • 2 changes
7:40 AM → 10:07 AM
2h 27m • 2 changes
8:12 AM → 10:41 AM
2h 29m • 2 changes
8:40 AM → 11:13 AM
2h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

7:10 AM → 9:42 AM
2h 31m • 2 changes
7:40 AM → 10:06 AM
2h 26m • 2 changes
8:12 AM → 10:42 AM
2h 30m • 2 changes
8:40 AM → 11:05 AM
2h 25m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

10:11 AM → 12:55 PM
2h 43m • 2 changes
11:11 AM → 1:54 PM
2h 42m • 2 changes
12:11 PM → 2:48 PM
2h 36m • 2 changes
1:40 PM → 3:55 PM
2h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

7:14 AM → 9:42 AM
2h 28m • 2 changes
7:40 AM → 10:07 AM
2h 27m • 2 changes
8:12 AM → 10:41 AM
2h 29m • 2 changes
8:40 AM → 11:13 AM
2h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

7:14 AM → 9:42 AM
2h 28m • 2 changes
7:40 AM → 10:07 AM
2h 27m • 2 changes
8:12 AM → 10:41 AM
2h 29m • 2 changes
8:40 AM → 11:13 AM
2h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

7:14 AM → 9:42 AM
2h 28m • 2 changes
7:40 AM → 10:07 AM
2h 27m • 2 changes
8:12 AM → 10:41 AM
2h 29m • 2 changes
8:40 AM → 11:13 AM
2h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

7:14 AM → 9:42 AM
2h 28m • 2 changes
7:40 AM → 10:07 AM
2h 27m • 2 changes
8:12 AM → 10:41 AM
2h 29m • 2 changes
8:40 AM → 11:13 AM
2h 33m • 2 changes
Show more

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