Chester to Harlech Trains

Chester to Harlech trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Chester and Harlech takes 5h 1m and the fastest train takes 3h 50m. The train service runs several times per day from Chester to Harlech. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 1m
Duration: 138 mi
Distance: £55
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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Take the train from Chester to Shrewsburytrain
Take the train from Shrewsbury to Machynllethtrain
Take the train from Machynlleth to Harlechtrain

5h 50m

£46–76

Chester to Harlech train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Chester and Harlech. The earliest departure is at 6:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chester is at 8:44 PM which arrives into Harlech at 8:12 AM. All services require a transfer at Shrewsbury and take an average of 5h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

8:20 AM → 12:25 PM
4h 5m • 2 changes
10:22 AM → 2:21 PM
3h 59m • 2 changes
12:27 PM → 4:22 PM
3h 55m • 2 changes
2:22 PM → 6:24 PM
4h 2m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

6:19 AM → 10:25 AM
4h 6m • 2 changes
8:20 AM → 12:25 PM
4h 5m • 2 changes
10:22 AM → 2:21 PM
3h 59m • 2 changes
12:27 PM → 4:22 PM
3h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

6:19 AM → 10:25 AM
4h 6m • 2 changes
8:20 AM → 12:25 PM
4h 5m • 2 changes
10:22 AM → 2:21 PM
3h 59m • 2 changes
12:27 PM → 4:22 PM
3h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

6:19 AM → 10:25 AM
4h 6m • 2 changes
8:20 AM → 12:25 PM
4h 5m • 2 changes
10:22 AM → 2:21 PM
3h 59m • 2 changes
12:27 PM → 4:22 PM
3h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

6:19 AM → 10:25 AM
4h 6m • 2 changes
8:20 AM → 12:26 PM
4h 6m • 2 changes
10:22 AM → 2:21 PM
3h 59m • 2 changes
12:22 PM → 4:22 PM
4h • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

9:20 AM → 2:20 PM
5h • 2 changes
12:25 PM → 4:23 PM
3h 58m • 2 changes
1:34 PM → 6:23 PM
4h 49m • 2 changes
3:35 PM → 8:17 PM
4h 42m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:19 AM → 10:25 AM
4h 6m • 2 changes
8:20 AM → 12:25 PM
4h 5m • 2 changes
10:22 AM → 2:21 PM
3h 59m • 2 changes
12:27 PM → 4:22 PM
3h 55m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Chester to Harlech? 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.

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Chester to Harlech train times

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

8:20 AM → 12:25 PM

10:22 AM → 2:21 PM

12:27 PM → 4:22 PM

2:22 PM → 6:24 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

6:19 AM → 10:25 AM

8:20 AM → 12:25 PM

10:22 AM → 2:21 PM

12:27 PM → 4:22 PM

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

6:19 AM → 10:25 AM

8:20 AM → 12:25 PM

10:22 AM → 2:21 PM

12:27 PM → 4:22 PM

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

6:19 AM → 10:25 AM

8:20 AM → 12:25 PM

10:22 AM → 2:21 PM

12:27 PM → 4:22 PM

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

6:19 AM → 10:25 AM

8:20 AM → 12:26 PM

10:22 AM → 2:21 PM

12:22 PM → 4:22 PM

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

9:20 AM → 2:20 PM

12:25 PM → 4:23 PM

1:34 PM → 6:23 PM

3:35 PM → 8:17 PM

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:19 AM → 10:25 AM

8:20 AM → 12:25 PM

10:22 AM → 2:21 PM

12:27 PM → 4:22 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Chester, England and Harlech, Wales?

Train from Chester to Shrewsbury

Train from Shrewsbury to Machynlleth

Train from Machynlleth to Harlech

Train trips from Chester

Train trips to Harlech

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