Train Ely to Chester from £98 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Ely and Chester takes 4h 24m and the fastest train takes 3h 22m. There is a train service every few hours from Ely 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.

4h 24m
Duration: 182 mi
Distance: £98
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Hinckley

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4h 6m

£80–142

Ely to Chester train times

Trains run hourly between Ely and Chester. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ely is at 9:17 PM which arrives into Chester at 12:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Nuneaton and take an average of 4h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, May 17, 2026

8:15 PM → 12:19 AM
Arrives next day
4h 4m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, May 18, 2026

5:30 AM → 9:42 AM
4h 12m • 2 changes
6:13 AM → 10:41 AM
4h 28m • 2 changes
7:12 AM → 11:42 AM
4h 30m • 2 changes
8:15 AM → 12:42 PM
4h 27m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, May 19, 2026

5:30 AM → 9:42 AM
4h 12m • 2 changes
6:13 AM → 10:41 AM
4h 28m • 2 changes
7:12 AM → 11:42 AM
4h 30m • 2 changes
8:15 AM → 12:42 PM
4h 27m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, May 20, 2026

5:30 AM → 9:42 AM
4h 12m • 2 changes
6:13 AM → 10:41 AM
4h 28m • 2 changes
7:12 AM → 11:42 AM
4h 30m • 2 changes
8:15 AM → 12:42 PM
4h 27m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, May 21, 2026

5:30 AM → 9:42 AM
4h 12m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

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