The average train between Chester and Charlbury takes 4h 19m and the fastest train takes 3h 24m. There is a train service every few hours from Chester to Charlbury. 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 Charlbury. The earliest departure is at 5:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chester is at 9:52 PM which arrives into Charlbury at 8:04 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 4h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Chester to Charlbury. However, there are services departing from Chester station and arriving at Charlbury station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.
Chester to Charlbury train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Crewe station.
Chester to Charlbury train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Oxford station.
Book your Chester to Charlbury train tickets online with Transport for Wales, West Midlands Trains and 3 other operators.
The distance between Chester and Charlbury is 174.8 km. The road distance is 253 km.
You can take a train from Chester to Charlbury via Crewe, Birmingham New Street, and Oxford in around 4h 25m.