The average train between Chester and Peterborough takes 3h 52m and the fastest train takes 2h 57m. There is a train service every few hours from Chester to Peterborough. 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 hourly between Chester and Peterborough. The earliest departure is at 4:48 AM at night, and the last departure from Chester is at 9:34 PM which arrives into Peterborough at 7:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 3h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Chester to Peterborough. However, there are services departing from Chester station and arriving at Peterborough station via Nuneaton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 52m.
Chester to Peterborough train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Crewe station.
Chester to Peterborough train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Peterborough station.
Book your Chester to Peterborough train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Chester and Peterborough is 190.2 km. The road distance is 244 km.
You can take a train from Chester to Peterborough via Crewe and Nuneaton in around 3h 57m.