The average train between Chester and City of St Albans takes 2h 38m and the fastest train takes 2h 27m. The train service runs several times per day from Chester to City of St Albans. 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 every 2 hours between Chester and City of St Albans. The earliest departure is at 6:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chester is at 5:32 PM which arrives into City of St Albans at 8:10 PM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 2h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Chester to City of St Albans. However, there are services departing from Chester station and arriving at City of St Albans station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 38m.
Chester to City of St Albans train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Chester station.
Chester to City of St Albans train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.
Book your Chester to City of St Albans train tickets online with Avanti West Coast and Thameslink.
The distance between Chester and City of St Albans is 236 km. The road distance is 319 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Chester to London Euston every 2 hours. Tickets cost £60–110 and the journey takes 2h 4m.