The average train between Chester and Rugby takes 1h 49m and the fastest train takes 1h 7m. There is a train service every few hours from Chester to Rugby. 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 Rugby. The earliest departure is at 4:21 AM at night, and the last departure from Chester is at 9:49 PM which arrives into Rugby at 11:28 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Chester to Rugby. However, there are services departing from Chester station and arriving at Rugby station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 49m.
Chester to Rugby train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Chester station.
Chester to Rugby train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Rugby station.
Book your Chester to Rugby train tickets online with Transport for Wales, West Midlands Trains and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Chester and Rugby is 142.4 km. The road distance is 154 km.
You can take a train from Chester to Rugby via Crewe in around 1h 42m.