The average train between Chepstow and Chester takes 5h 20m and the fastest train takes 3h 49m. The train service runs several times per day from Chepstow 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 4 hours between Chepstow and Chester. The earliest departure is at 7:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chepstow is at 10:20 PM which arrives into Chester at 10:06 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 5h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Chepstow to Chester. However, there are services departing from Chepstow station and arriving at Chester station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.
Chepstow to Chester train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Chepstow station.
Chepstow to Chester train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Chester station.
Book your Chepstow to Chester train tickets online with Cross Country, West Midlands Trains and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Chepstow and Chester is 172.9 km. The road distance is 244 km.
You can take a train from Chepstow to Chester via Birmingham New Street and Stafford in around 3h 44m.