Chippenham to Chester Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Chippenham and Chester takes 5h 13m and the fastest train takes 4h. The train service runs several times per day from Chippenham to Chester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 13m
Duration: 186 mi
Distance: £80
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

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£63–113

Chippenham to Chester train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Chippenham and Chester. The earliest departure is at 12:49 AM at night, and the last departure from Chippenham is at 10:11 PM which arrives into Chester at 8:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Bristol Temple Meads and take an average of 5h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

12:10 PM → 4:20 PM
4h 10m • 2 changes
2:11 PM → 6:20 PM
4h 9m • 2 changes
2:46 PM → 7:21 PM
4h 35m • 2 changes
4:09 PM → 8:19 PM
4h 10m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

11:37 AM → 4:24 PM
4h 47m • 2 changes
1:37 PM → 6:25 PM
4h 48m • 2 changes
8:08 PM → 12:19 AM
Arrives next day
4h 11m • 2 changes
9:34 PM → 8:19 AM
Arrives next day
10h 45m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

1:01 AM → 10:20 AM
9h 18m • 2 changes
8:09 AM → 12:16 PM
4h 7m • 2 changes
10:11 AM → 2:20 PM
4h 8m • 2 changes
12:07 PM → 4:20 PM
4h 12m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

12:49 AM → 10:20 AM
9h 30m • 2 changes
8:09 AM → 12:16 PM
4h 7m • 2 changes
10:11 AM → 2:20 PM
4h 8m • 2 changes
12:07 PM → 4:20 PM
4h 12m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

12:49 AM → 10:20 AM
9h 30m • 2 changes
8:09 AM → 12:16 PM
4h 7m • 2 changes
10:11 AM → 2:20 PM
4h 8m • 2 changes
12:07 PM → 4:20 PM
4h 12m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

12:49 AM → 10:20 AM
9h 30m • 2 changes
8:09 AM → 12:16 PM
4h 7m • 2 changes
10:11 AM → 2:20 PM
4h 8m • 2 changes
12:07 PM → 4:20 PM
4h 12m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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