The average train between Chester and Didcot takes 3h 41m and the fastest train takes 3h 4m. There is a train service every few hours from Chester to Didcot. 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 Didcot. 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 Didcot at 8:46 AM. All services require a transfer at Stafford and take an average of 3h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Chester to Didcot? 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 Didcot. However, there are services departing from Chester station and arriving at Didcot station via Stafford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.
Chester to Didcot train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Chester station.
Chester to Didcot train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Oxford station.
Book your Chester to Didcot train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Cross Country and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Chester and Didcot is 208.4 km. The road distance is 248 km.
You can take a train from Chester to Didcot Parkway via Stafford and Oxford in around 3h 55m.