The average train between Coventry and Chester takes 2h 57m and the fastest train takes 2h 27m. There is a train service every few hours from Coventry 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 Coventry and Chester. The earliest departure is at 7:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Coventry is at 9:30 PM which arrives into Chester at 6:45 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Coventry to Chester. However, there are services departing from Coventry station and arriving at Chester station via Stafford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.
Coventry to Chester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Coventry station.
Coventry to Chester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Chester station.
Book your Coventry to Chester train tickets online with Avanti West Coast and Cross Country.
The distance between Coventry and Chester is 127.3 km. The road distance is 148 km.
You can take a train from Coventry to Chester via Stafford in around 2h 38m.