The average train between Dunstable and Chester takes 2h 57m and the fastest train takes 2h 50m. There is a train service every few hours from Dunstable 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 every 2 hours between Dunstable and Chester. The earliest departure is at 7:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dunstable is at 7:08 PM which arrives into Chester at 10:08 PM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 2h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

2h 58m • 1 change

3h 5m • 1 change

2h 59m • 1 change

2h 58m • 1 change

2h 58m • 1 change

3h 5m • 1 change

2h 59m • 1 change

2h 58m • 1 change

2h 58m • 1 change

3h 5m • 1 change

2h 59m • 1 change

2h 58m • 1 change

2h 58m • 1 change

3h 5m • 1 change

2h 59m • 1 change

2h 58m • 1 change
Want to know about travelling from Dunstable 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 Dunstable to Chester. However, there are services departing from Dunstable station and arriving at Chester station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.
Dunstable to Chester train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Leagrave station.
Dunstable to Chester train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Chester station.
Book your Dunstable to Chester train tickets online with Thameslink and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Dunstable and Chester is 216.1 km. The road distance is 340 km.
You can take a train from Leagrave to Chester via London St Pancras Intl and London Euston in around 3h 55m.