Train Edinburgh to Chester from £100 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Edinburgh and Chester takes 3h 55m and the fastest train takes 3h 53m. The train service runs several times per day from Edinburgh 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 55m
Duration: 235 mi
Distance: £100
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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3h 37m

£84–139

Edinburgh to Chester train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Edinburgh and Chester. The earliest departure is at 6:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 6:52 PM which arrives into Chester at 10:46 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, April 4, 2026

6:52 AM → 10:47 AM
3h 55m • 1 change
8:52 AM → 12:47 PM
3h 55m • 1 change
10:52 AM → 2:47 PM
3h 55m • 1 change
12:52 PM → 4:48 PM
3h 56m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, April 5, 2026

10:51 AM → 2:57 PM
4h 6m • 1 change
12:51 PM → 4:58 PM
4h 7m • 1 change
2:51 PM → 6:58 PM
4h 7m • 1 change
4:51 PM → 8:59 PM
4h 8m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, April 6, 2026

6:52 AM → 10:47 AM
3h 55m • 1 change
8:53 AM → 12:47 PM
3h 54m • 1 change
10:52 AM → 2:47 PM
3h 55m • 1 change
12:52 PM → 4:47 PM
3h 55m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, April 7, 2026

6:52 AM → 10:47 AM
3h 55m • 1 change
8:53 AM → 12:47 PM
3h 54m • 1 change
10:52 AM → 2:47 PM
3h 55m • 1 change
12:52 PM → 4:47 PM
3h 55m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, April 8, 2026

6:52 AM → 10:47 AM
3h 55m • 1 change
8:53 AM → 12:47 PM
3h 54m • 1 change
10:52 AM → 2:47 PM
3h 55m • 1 change
12:52 PM → 4:47 PM
3h 55m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, April 9, 2026

6:52 AM → 10:47 AM
3h 55m • 1 change
8:53 AM → 12:47 PM
3h 54m • 1 change
10:52 AM → 2:47 PM
3h 55m • 1 change
12:52 PM → 4:47 PM
3h 55m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, April 10, 2026

6:52 AM → 10:47 AM
3h 55m • 1 change
8:53 AM → 12:47 PM
3h 54m • 1 change
10:52 AM → 2:47 PM
3h 55m • 1 change
12:52 PM → 4:47 PM
3h 55m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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