The average train between Chester and Dunstable takes 2h 59m and the fastest train takes 2h 47m. The train service runs several times per day from Chester to Dunstable. 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 Dunstable. The earliest departure is at 6:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chester is at 5:31 PM which arrives into Dunstable at 8:31 PM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 2h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Chester to Dunstable. However, there are services departing from Chester station and arriving at Dunstable station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 59m.
Chester to Dunstable train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Chester station.
Chester to Dunstable train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Leagrave station.
Book your Chester to Dunstable train tickets online with Avanti West Coast and Thameslink.
The distance between Chester and Dunstable is 216.1 km. The road distance is 340 km.
You can take a train from Chester to Leagrave via London Euston and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 3m.