The average train between Cleethorpes and Chester takes 4h 10m and the fastest train takes 3h 28m. There is a train service every few hours from Cleethorpes 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 Cleethorpes and Chester. The earliest departure is at 5:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cleethorpes is at 8:26 PM which arrives into Chester at 6:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Stockport and take an average of 4h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Cleethorpes to Chester. However, there are services departing from Cleethorpes station and arriving at Chester station via Stockport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.
Cleethorpes to Chester train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Cleethorpes station.
Cleethorpes to Chester train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Stockport station.
Book your Cleethorpes to Chester train tickets online with TransPennine Express, Transport for Wales and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Cleethorpes and Chester is 194.1 km. The road distance is 244 km.
TransPennine Express operates a train from Cleethorpes to Stockport hourly. Tickets cost £35–65 and the journey takes 2h 26m.