The average train between Coatbridge and Chester takes 4h 5m and the fastest train takes 3h 29m. The train service runs several times per day from Coatbridge 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 every 2 hours between Coatbridge and Chester. The earliest departure is at 6:29 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Coatbridge is at 11:59 PM which arrives into Chester at 9:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Motherwell and take an average of 4h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Coatbridge to Chester. However, there are services departing from Coatbridge station and arriving at Chester station via Warrington Bank Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.
Coatbridge to Chester train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Motherwell station.
Coatbridge to Chester train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Warrington Bank Quay station.
Book your Coatbridge to Chester train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Coatbridge and Chester is 305.9 km. The road distance is 366 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Motherwell to Warrington Bank Quay every 2 hours. Tickets cost £70–120 and the journey takes 2h 31m.