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Trip Overview

The average train between Chester and Nottingham takes 2h 19m and the fastest train takes 2h 15m. There is a train service every few hours from Chester to Nottingham. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 19m
Duration
87 mi
Distance
£43
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Chester to Nottingham train times

Trains run hourly between Chester and Nottingham. The earliest departure is at 5:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chester is at 8:58 PM which arrives into Nottingham at 11:20 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Transport for WalesEast Midlands Railways2h 18m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesEast Midlands Railways2h 19m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesEast Midlands Railways2h 20m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Transport for WalesEast Midlands Railways2h 18m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesEast Midlands Railways2h 19m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesEast Midlands Railways2h 20m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Transport for WalesEast Midlands Railways2h 18m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesEast Midlands Railways2h 19m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesEast Midlands Railways2h 20m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    Transport for WalesEast Midlands Railways2h 18m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesEast Midlands Railways2h 19m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesEast Midlands Railways2h 20m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesEast Midlands Railways2h 20m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    Transport for WalesEast Midlands Railways2h 18m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesEast Midlands Railways2h 19m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesEast Midlands Railways2h 20m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    Transport for WalesEast Midlands Railways2h 53m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesEast Midlands Railways2h 18m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesEast Midlands Railways2h 18m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Chester to Nottingham? 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.

Map of how to get from Chester to Nottingham.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 87.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 19m

What companies run services between Chester, England and Nottingham, England?

East Midlands Railways operates a train from Crewe to Nottingham hourly. Tickets cost £29–45 and the journey takes 1h 53m.

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