The average train between Chester and Barmouth takes 4h 33m and the fastest train takes 3h 25m. The train service runs several times per day from Chester to Barmouth. 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 Chester and Barmouth. The earliest departure is at 6:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chester is at 10:22 PM which arrives into Barmouth at 10:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Shrewsbury and take an average of 4h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Chester to Barmouth. However, there are services departing from Chester station and arriving at Barmouth station via Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.
Chester to Barmouth train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Chester station.
Chester to Barmouth train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Barmouth station.
Book your Chester to Barmouth train tickets online with Transport for Wales.
The distance between Chester and Barmouth is 93.7 km. The road distance is 205 km.
You can take a train from Chester to Barmouth via Shrewsbury and Machynlleth in around 5h 12m.