The average train between Chester and Washington takes 4h 44m and the fastest train takes 4h 15m. There is a train service every few hours from Chester to Washington. 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 Washington. The earliest departure is at 4:55 AM at night, and the last departure from Chester is at 8:26 PM which arrives into Washington at 6:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Newton-le-Willows and take an average of 4h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Chester to Washington? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Chester to Washington. However, there are services departing from Chester station and arriving at Washington station via Newcastle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.
Chester to Washington train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Newton-le-Willows station.
Chester to Washington train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Newcastle station.
The distance between Chester and Washington is 210.2 km. The road distance is 324 km.
TransPennine Express operates a train from Newton-le-Willows to Newcastle hourly. Tickets cost £55–100 and the journey takes 2h 43m.