The average train between Chester and Florence takes 25h 33m and the fastest train takes 22h 3m. The train service runs several times per day from Chester to Florence. 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 twice daily between Chester and Florence. The earliest departure is at 8:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chester is at 4:32 PM which arrives into Florence at 5:35 PM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 25h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Chester to Florence. However, there are services departing from Chester station and arriving at Florence station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 33m.
Chester to Florence train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Chester station.
Chester to Florence train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Firenze Santa Maria Novella station.
The distance between Chester and Florence is 1,471.7 km. The road distance is 1,945 km.
You can take a train from Chester to Firenze Santa Maria Novella via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Lyon Part Dieu, and Milano Centrale in around 17h 1m.