The average train between Falkirk and Chester takes 4h 31m and the fastest train takes 4h 23m. The train service runs several times per day from Falkirk 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 every 4 hours between Falkirk and Chester. The earliest departure is at 5:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Falkirk is at 6:20 PM which arrives into Chester at 10:47 PM. All services require a transfer at Haymarket and take an average of 4h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Falkirk to Chester. However, there are services departing from Falkirk station and arriving at Chester station via Warrington Bank Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.
Falkirk to Chester train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Haymarket station.
Falkirk to Chester train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Warrington Bank Quay station.
Book your Falkirk to Chester train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Falkirk and Chester is 317.9 km. The road distance is 415 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Haymarket to Warrington Bank Quay every 4 hours. Tickets cost £75–130 and the journey takes 2h 42m.