Chester to Wakefield Trains

Chester to Wakefield trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Chester and Wakefield takes 2h 17m and the fastest train takes 1h 59m. There is a train service every few hours from Chester to Wakefield. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 17m
Duration: 79 mi
Distance: £29
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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2h 44m

£24–43

Chester to Wakefield train times

Trains run hourly between Chester and Wakefield. The earliest departure is at 4:55 AM at night, and the last departure from Chester is at 9:56 PM which arrives into Wakefield at 12:51 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

9:52 AM → 12:01 PM
2h 9m • 1 change
10:52 AM → 1:01 PM
2h 8m • 1 change
11:52 AM → 2:01 PM
2h 9m • 1 change
12:52 PM → 3:01 PM
2h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

4:55 AM → 7:01 AM
2h 6m • 1 change
5:52 AM → 8:01 AM
2h 9m • 1 change
6:52 AM → 9:01 AM
2h 9m • 1 change
7:52 AM → 10:01 AM
2h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

4:55 AM → 7:01 AM
2h 6m • 1 change
5:52 AM → 8:01 AM
2h 9m • 1 change
6:52 AM → 9:01 AM
2h 9m • 1 change
7:52 AM → 10:01 AM
2h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

9:39 AM → 12:01 PM
2h 22m • 1 change
10:37 AM → 1:01 PM
2h 24m • 1 change
11:36 AM → 2:01 PM
2h 25m • 1 change
12:36 PM → 3:01 PM
2h 25m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:02 AM → 7:01 AM
1h 59m • 1 change
5:52 AM → 8:01 AM
2h 9m • 1 change
6:52 AM → 9:01 AM
2h 9m • 1 change
7:52 AM → 10:01 AM
2h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

4:55 AM → 7:01 AM
2h 6m • 1 change
5:52 AM → 8:01 AM
2h 9m • 1 change
6:52 AM → 9:01 AM
2h 9m • 1 change
7:52 AM → 10:01 AM
2h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

4:55 AM → 7:01 AM
2h 6m • 1 change
5:52 AM → 8:01 AM
2h 9m • 1 change
6:52 AM → 9:01 AM
2h 9m • 1 change
7:52 AM → 10:01 AM
2h 9m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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