The average train between Chester and Odense takes 23h 39m and the fastest train takes 19h 34m. The train service runs several times per day from Chester to Odense. 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 Odense. The earliest departure is at 7:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chester is at 5:32 PM which arrives into Odense at 6:24 PM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 23h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Chester to Odense. However, there are services departing from Chester station and arriving at Odense station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 39m.
Chester to Odense train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Chester station.
Chester to Odense train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Odense St. station.
Book your Chester to Odense train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Eurostar and 3 other operators.
The distance between Chester and Odense is 894.5 km. The road distance is 1,650 km.
You can take a train from Chester to Odense St. via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Köln Hbf, and Hamburg Hbf in around 16h 29m.