The average train between Crowthorne and Chester takes 4h 24m and the fastest train takes 3h 43m. There is a train service every few hours from Crowthorne 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 Crowthorne and Chester. The earliest departure is at 12:25 AM at night, and the last departure from Crowthorne is at 11:58 PM which arrives into Chester at 9:42 AM. All services require a transfer at Reading and take an average of 4h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Crowthorne to Chester? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Crowthorne to Chester. However, there are services departing from Crowthorne station and arriving at Chester station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.
Crowthorne to Chester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Crowthorne to Chester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Crewe station.
Book your Crowthorne to Chester train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Cross Country and 3 other operators.
The distance between Crowthorne and Chester is 247.7 km. The road distance is 291 km.
You can take a train from Crowthorne to Chester via Reading, Birmingham New Street, and Crewe in around 4h 13m.