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Trip Overview

The average train between Exeter and Chester takes 4h 39m and the fastest train takes 3h 53m. There is a train service every few hours from Exeter 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 39m
Duration
238 mi
Distance
£116
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Exeter to Chester train times

Trains run hourly between Exeter and Chester. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Exeter is at 9:14 PM which arrives into Chester at 7:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 4h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Cross CountryTransport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 16m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales4h 16m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales4h 22m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales4h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales4h 16m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales4h 22m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales4h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales4h 16m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales4h 22m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales4h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales4h 16m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales4h 22m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales4h 15m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales4h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales4h 16m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales4h 22m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales4h 15m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales4h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales4h 15m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales4h 15m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales4h 15m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Exeter to Chester? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Exeter to Chester.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 237.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 39m

What companies run services between Exeter, England and Chester, England?

You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Chester via Birmingham New Street and Crewe in around 4h 17m.

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