The average train between Chester and Cannock takes 1h 36m and the fastest train takes 1h 23m. There is a train service every few hours from Chester to Cannock. 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 Cannock. The earliest departure is at 4:48 AM at night, and the last departure from Chester is at 9:34 PM which arrives into Cannock at 11:12 PM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 1h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Chester to Cannock. However, there are services departing from Chester station and arriving at Cannock station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 36m.
Chester to Cannock train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Chester station.
Chester to Cannock train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Cannock station.
Book your Chester to Cannock train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Chester and Cannock is 80.1 km. The road distance is 99 km.
You can take a train from Chester to Cannock via Crewe and Rugeley Trent Valley in around 2h 6m.