The average train between Chester and Newbury takes 3h 33m and the fastest train takes 3h 9m. The train service runs several times per day from Chester to Newbury. 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 Newbury. The earliest departure is at 6:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chester is at 7:31 PM which arrives into Newbury at 7:40 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 3h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Chester to Newbury? 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 Newbury. However, there are services departing from Chester station and arriving at Newbury station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.
Chester to Newbury train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Chester station.
Chester to Newbury train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Newbury station.
Book your Chester to Newbury train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, London Underground (Tube) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Chester and Newbury is 225.7 km. The road distance is 376 km.
You can take a train from Chester to Newbury via London Euston, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 3h 48m.