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The average train between Chester and Rugby takes 1h 50m 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.

1h 50m
Duration
96 mi
Distance
£38
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Chester to Crewetrain train Wrexham General - Crewe / ...
  2. Take the train from Crewe to Rugbytrain train Crewe - London Euston / ...
2h 1m
£29–71

Chester to Rugby train times

Trains run hourly between Chester and Rugby. The earliest departure is at 4:18 AM at night, and the last departure from Chester is at 9:34 PM which arrives into Rugby at 11:28 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastWest Midlands Trains1h 54m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastWest Midlands Trains1h 54m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastWest Midlands Trains1h 54m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastWest Midlands Trains1h 54m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West Coast1h 33m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastAvanti West Coast1h 20m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesWest Midlands Trains1h 47m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastWest Midlands Trains1h 58m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Transport for WalesWest Midlands Trains2h 7m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West Coast1h 33m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West Coast1h 26m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastWest Midlands Trains2h 1m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Transport for WalesWest Midlands Trains2h 7m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Chester to Rugby? 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 Rugby.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 95.8 mi
  • Duration: 1h 50m

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

You can take a train from Chester to Rugby via Crewe in around 2h 1m.

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