The average train between Fareham and Chester takes 4h 40m and the fastest train takes 4h 8m. There is a train service every few hours from Fareham 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 2 hours between Fareham and Chester. The earliest departure is at 5:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Fareham is at 9:24 PM which arrives into Chester at 10:06 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 4h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Fareham 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.
No, there is no direct train from Fareham to Chester. However, there are services departing from Fareham station and arriving at Chester station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.
Fareham to Chester train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Fareham station.
Fareham to Chester train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Chester station.
Book your Fareham to Chester train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Fareham and Chester is 285.2 km. The road distance is 425 km.
You can take a train from Fareham to Chester via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 4h 54m.