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Trip Overview

The average train between Chester and Wales takes 3h 19m and the fastest train takes 1h 58m. There is a train service every few hours from Chester to Wales. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 19m
Duration
91 mi
Distance
£39
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Chester to Wales train times

Trains run hourly between Chester and Wales. The earliest departure is at 5:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chester is at 11:02 PM which arrives into Wales at 7:54 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 3h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastAvanti West CoastEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited2h 22m • 3 changes
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    Avanti West CoastAvanti West CoastEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited2h 22m • 3 changes
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    Avanti West CoastAvanti West CoastEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited2h 26m • 3 changes
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    Avanti West CoastAvanti West CoastEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited2h 23m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastAvanti West CoastEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited2h 31m • 3 changes
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    Transport for WalesCross CountryEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited1h 58m • 3 changes
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    Avanti West CoastAvanti West CoastEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited2h 25m • 3 changes
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    Avanti West CoastAvanti West CoastEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited2h 23m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 56m • 3 changes
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    Transport for WalesCross CountryEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited1h 58m • 3 changes
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    Avanti West CoastAvanti West CoastEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited2h 25m • 3 changes
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    Avanti West CoastAvanti West CoastEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited2h 23m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Transport for WalesNorthern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 53m • 3 changes
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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited2h 45m • 3 changes
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    Transport for WalesNorthern Trains LimitedEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited2h 38m • 3 changes
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    Avanti West CoastAvanti West CoastEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited2h 26m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastAvanti West CoastEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited2h 31m • 3 changes
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    Transport for WalesCross CountryEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited1h 58m • 3 changes
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    Avanti West CoastAvanti West CoastEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited2h 25m • 3 changes
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    Avanti West CoastAvanti West CoastEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited2h 23m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastAvanti West CoastEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited2h 31m • 3 changes
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    Transport for WalesCross CountryEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited1h 58m • 3 changes
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    Avanti West CoastAvanti West CoastEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited2h 25m • 3 changes
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    Avanti West CoastAvanti West CoastEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited2h 23m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastAvanti West CoastEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited2h 31m • 3 changes
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    Transport for WalesCross CountryEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited1h 58m • 3 changes
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    Avanti West CoastAvanti West CoastEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited2h 25m • 3 changes
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    Avanti West CoastAvanti West CoastEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited2h 23m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Chester to Wales? 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 Wales.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 91.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 19m

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

You can take a train from Chester to Kiveton Bridge via Crewe, Stockport, and Sheffield in around 3h 6m.

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