The train between Elgin and Chester takes 9h 10m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Elgin 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 6 times a week between Elgin and Chester. The earliest departure is at 5:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Elgin is at 5:37 AM which arrives into Chester at 2:47 PM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 9h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Elgin to Chester. However, there are services departing from Elgin station and arriving at Chester station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 10m.
Elgin to Chester train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Elgin station.
Elgin to Chester train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Warrington Bank Quay station.
Book your Elgin to Chester train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Elgin and Chester is 496.5 km. The road distance is 697 km.
You can take a train from Elgin to Chester via Edinburgh Waverley and Warrington Bank Quay in around 8h 37m.