The average train between Chester and Albi takes 16h 38m and the fastest train takes 13h 1m. There is at least one train per day from Chester to Albi. 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 once daily between Chester and Albi. The earliest departure is at 7:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chester is at 5:32 PM which arrives into Albi at 12:13 PM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 16h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Chester to Albi. However, there are services departing from Chester station and arriving at Albi station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 38m.
Chester to Albi train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Chester station.
Chester to Albi train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Albi Ville station.
Book your Chester to Albi train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Eurostar and 3 other operators.
The distance between Chester and Albi is 1,093.8 km. The road distance is 1,611 km.
You can take a train from Chester to Albi Ville via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, and Toulouse Matabiau in around 13h 29m.