The average train between Cheltenham and Chester takes 2h 47m 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.
Trains run hourly between Cheltenham and Chester. The earliest departure is at 7:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cheltenham is at 11:02 PM which arrives into Chester at 7:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 2h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Cheltenham to Chester. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham station and arriving at Chester station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 47m.
Cheltenham to Chester train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cheltenham Spa station.
Cheltenham to Chester train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Crewe station.
Book your Cheltenham to Chester train tickets online with Cross Country, West Midlands Trains and 2 other operators.
The distance between Cheltenham and Chester is 153.6 km. The road distance is 190 km.
You can take a train from Cheltenham Spa to Chester via Birmingham New Street and Crewe in around 2h 32m.