The average train between Corby and Chester takes 3h 35m and the fastest train takes 2h 55m. There is a train service every few hours from Corby 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 Corby and Chester. The earliest departure is at 6:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Corby is at 9:41 PM which arrives into Chester at 12:46 AM. All services require a transfer at Kettering and take an average of 3h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Corby to Chester. However, there are services departing from Corby station and arriving at Chester station via Leicester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.
Corby to Chester train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Kettering station.
Corby to Chester train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Crewe station.
Book your Corby to Chester train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, Cross Country and 3 other operators.
The distance between Corby and Chester is 166.8 km. The road distance is 216 km.
You can take a train from Corby to Chester via Kettering, Leicester, Nuneaton, and Crewe in around 3h 58m.