The average train between Chester and Sutton-in-Ashfield takes 3h 18m and the fastest train takes 2h 56m. There is a train service every few hours from Chester to Sutton-in-Ashfield. 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 Sutton-in-Ashfield. The earliest departure is at 5:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chester is at 8:58 PM which arrives into Sutton-in-Ashfield at 5:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 3h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Chester to Sutton-in-Ashfield. However, there are services departing from Chester station and arriving at Sutton-in-Ashfield station via Nottingham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.
Chester to Sutton-in-Ashfield train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Crewe station.
Chester to Sutton-in-Ashfield train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Nottingham station.
Book your Chester to Sutton-in-Ashfield train tickets online with Transport for Wales and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Chester and Sutton-in-Ashfield is 109 km. The road distance is 163 km.
East Midlands Railways operates a train from Crewe to Nottingham hourly. Tickets cost £30–50 and the journey takes 1h 53m.