The average train between Chester and Berwick-upon-Tweed takes 5h 7m and the fastest train takes 4h 30m. There is a train service every few hours from Chester to Berwick-upon-Tweed. 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 Berwick-upon-Tweed. The earliest departure is at 4:55 AM at night, and the last departure from Chester is at 11:23 PM which arrives into Berwick-upon-Tweed at 12:25 PM. All services require a transfer at Newton-le-Willows and take an average of 5h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Chester to Berwick-upon-Tweed. However, there are services departing from Chester station and arriving at Berwick-upon-Tweed station via Newcastle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.
Chester to Berwick-upon-Tweed train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Newton-le-Willows station.
Chester to Berwick-upon-Tweed train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Berwick-upon-Tweed station.
Book your Chester to Berwick-upon-Tweed train tickets online with Transport for Wales, TransPennine Express and 3 other operators.
The distance between Chester and Berwick-upon-Tweed is 292.4 km. The road distance is 406 km.
You can take a train from Chester to Berwick-upon-Tweed via Newton-le-Willows and Newcastle in around 5h 9m.