The average train between Durham and Chester takes 3h 35m and the fastest train takes 3h 20m. There is a train service every few hours from Durham 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 Durham and Chester. The earliest departure is at 4:37 AM at night, and the last departure from Durham is at 9:18 PM which arrives into Chester at 1:23 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Durham to Chester. However, there are services departing from Durham station and arriving at Chester station via Newton-le-Willows. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.
Durham to Chester train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Durham station.
Durham to Chester train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Chester station.
Book your Durham to Chester train tickets online with TransPennine Express and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Durham and Chester is 196.3 km. The road distance is 278 km.
You can take a train from Durham to Chester via Newton-le-Willows in around 3h 20m.