Train Durham to Chester from £73 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Durham and Chester takes 3h 38m and the fastest train takes 3h 19m. 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.

3h 38m
Duration: 173 mi
Distance: £73
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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3h 20m

£61–108

Durham to Chester train times

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 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, May 17, 2026

5:18 PM → 8:58 PM
3h 40m • 1 change
6:18 PM → 9:57 PM
3h 39m • 1 change
7:18 PM → 10:59 PM
3h 41m • 1 change
7:57 PM → 11:57 PM
4h • 1 change
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Departing Monday, May 18, 2026

5:01 AM → 8:48 AM
3h 47m • 1 change
6:17 AM → 9:48 AM
3h 31m • 1 change
7:06 AM → 10:48 AM
3h 41m • 1 change
8:18 AM → 11:49 AM
3h 31m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, May 19, 2026

4:37 AM → 8:48 AM
4h 10m • 1 change
6:17 AM → 9:48 AM
3h 31m • 1 change
7:06 AM → 10:48 AM
3h 41m • 1 change
8:18 AM → 11:49 AM
3h 31m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, May 20, 2026

4:37 AM → 8:48 AM
4h 10m • 1 change
6:17 AM → 9:48 AM
3h 31m • 1 change
7:06 AM → 10:48 AM
3h 41m • 1 change
8:18 AM → 11:49 AM
3h 31m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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