The average train between Chester and Accrington takes 2h 20m and the fastest train takes 1h 30m. There is an hourly train service from Chester to Accrington. 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 Chester and Accrington. The earliest departure is at 6:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chester is at 11:22 PM which arrives into Accrington at 7:11 AM. All services require a transfer at Warrington Bank Quay and take an average of 2h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Chester to Accrington. However, there are services departing from Chester station and arriving at Accrington station via Warrington Bank Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.
Chester to Accrington train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Chester station.
Chester to Accrington train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Accrington station.
Book your Chester to Accrington train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Chester and Accrington is 71.9 km. The road distance is 99 km.
You can take a train from Chester to Accrington via Warrington Bank Quay and Preston in around 2h 11m.
