The average train between Chester and Wellingborough takes 3h 57m and the fastest train takes 2h 58m. There is a train service every few hours from Chester to Wellingborough. 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 Wellingborough. The earliest departure is at 4:46 AM at night, and the last departure from Chester is at 9:34 PM which arrives into Wellingborough at 7:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 3h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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4h 5m • 4 changes




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Want to know about travelling from Chester to Wellingborough? 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 Wellingborough. However, there are services departing from Chester station and arriving at Wellingborough station via Nuneaton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.
Chester to Wellingborough train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Crewe station.
Chester to Wellingborough train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Kettering station.
Book your Chester to Wellingborough train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains and 3 other operators.
The distance between Chester and Wellingborough is 177.8 km. The road distance is 215 km.
You can take a train from Chester to Wellingborough via Crewe, Nuneaton, Leicester, and Kettering in around 3h 55m.