The average train between Crowthorne and Chester takes 5h 27m and the fastest train takes 4h 18m. 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 6:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Crowthorne is at 11:56 PM which arrives into Chester at 10:06 AM. All services require a transfer at Reading and take an average of 5h 27m. 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 Stafford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 27m.
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 Chester station.
Book your Crowthorne to Chester train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Cross Country and Avanti West Coast.
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 and Stafford in around 4h 44m.