The average train between Chester and Bristol takes 3h 58m and the fastest train takes 3h 21m. The train service runs several times per day from Chester to Bristol. 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 Bristol. The earliest departure is at 6:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chester is at 10:26 PM which arrives into Bristol at 7:18 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Chester to Bristol. However, there are services departing from Chester station and arriving at Bristol station via Newport (S Wales). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.
Chester to Bristol train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Chester station.
Chester to Bristol train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.
Book your Chester to Bristol train tickets online with Transport for Wales and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Chester and Bristol is 194 km. The road distance is 261 km.
You can take a train from Chester to Bristol Temple Meads via Newport (S Wales) in around 3h 29m.