The average train between Chester and Charlbury takes 3h 56m and the fastest train takes 3h 7m. The train service runs several times per day 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 every 2 hours between Chester and Charlbury. The earliest departure is at 7:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chester is at 9:34 PM which arrives into Charlbury at 9:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Stafford and take an average of 3h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Chester to Charlbury? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Chester to Charlbury. However, there are services departing from Chester station and arriving at Charlbury station via Stafford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.
Chester to Charlbury train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Chester station.
Chester to Charlbury train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Oxford station.
Book your Chester to Charlbury train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Cross Country and Great Western Railway (GWR).
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 Stafford and Oxford in around 4h 6m.