The average train between Didcot and Chester takes 4h 26m and the fastest train takes 3h 55m. There is a train service every few hours from Didcot 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 Didcot and Chester. The earliest departure is at 6:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Didcot is at 8:37 PM which arrives into Chester at 6:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Oxford and take an average of 4h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Didcot 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 Didcot to Chester. However, there are services departing from Didcot station and arriving at Chester station via Stafford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.
Didcot to Chester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Oxford station.
Didcot to Chester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Chester station.
Book your Didcot to Chester train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Cross Country and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Didcot and Chester is 208.4 km. The road distance is 248 km.
You can take a train from Didcot Parkway to Chester via Oxford and Stafford in around 4h 17m.