The average train between Chester and Winchester takes 3h 33m and the fastest train takes 3h 29m. There is a train service every few hours from Chester to Winchester. 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 every 2 hours between Chester and Winchester. The earliest departure is at 6:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chester is at 7:29 PM which arrives into Winchester at 11:04 PM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 3h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Chester to Winchester? 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 Winchester. However, there are services departing from Chester station and arriving at Winchester station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.
Chester to Winchester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Chester station.
Chester to Winchester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Winchester station.
Book your Chester to Winchester train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, London Underground (Tube) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Chester and Winchester is 259.6 km. The road distance is 397 km.
You can take a train from Chester to Winchester via London Euston, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 3h 38m.