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The average train between Darlington and Chester takes 3h 22m and the fastest train takes 3h 1m. There is a train service every few hours from Darlington 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 Darlington and Chester. The earliest departure is at 4:56 AM at night, and the last departure from Darlington is at 9:37 PM which arrives into Chester at 1:23 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Darlington to Chester. However, there are services departing from Darlington station and arriving at Chester station via Newton-le-Willows station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 22m.
Darlington to Chester train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Darlington station.
Darlington to Chester train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Chester station.
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The distance between Darlington and Chester is 172.4 km. The road distance is 219 km.
You can take a train from Darlington to Chester via Newton-le-Willows in around 3h 38m.
