The average train between Chippenham and Chester takes 4h 31m and the fastest train takes 3h 44m. There is an hourly train service 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.
Trains run hourly between Chippenham and Chester. The earliest departure is at 12:49 AM at night, and the last departure from Chippenham is at 9:39 PM which arrives into Chester at 7:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Bristol Temple Meads and take an average of 4h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Chippenham to Chester. However, there are services departing from Chippenham station and arriving at Chester station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.
Chippenham to Chester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.
Chippenham to Chester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Crewe station.
Book your Chippenham to Chester train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Cross Country and 3 other operators.
The distance between Chippenham and Chester is 199.4 km. The road distance is 300 km.
You can take a train from Chippenham to Chester via Bristol Temple Meads, Birmingham New Street, and Crewe in around 3h 56m.