The average train between Chester and Poynton takes 1h 55m and the fastest train takes 1h 7m. There is a train service every few hours from Chester to Poynton. 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 Poynton. The earliest departure is at 5:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chester is at 11:02 PM which arrives into Poynton at 6:03 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 1h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Chester to Poynton. However, there are services departing from Chester station and arriving at Poynton station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 55m.
Chester to Poynton train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Chester station.
Chester to Poynton train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Stockport station.
Book your Chester to Poynton train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Chester and Poynton is 54.4 km. The road distance is 82 km.
You can take a train from Chester to Poynton via Crewe and Stockport in around 1h 50m.