The average train between Essen and Chester takes 7h 32m and the fastest train takes 7h 24m. The train service runs several times per day from Essen 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 twice daily between Essen and Chester. The earliest departure is at 5:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 11:24 AM which arrives into Chester at 6:06 PM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 7h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Essen to Chester. However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at Chester station via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 32m.
Essen to Chester train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Chester train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Chester station.
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The distance between Essen and Chester is 699.5 km. The road distance is 960 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Chester via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 9h 10m.
