The average train between Farnham and Chester takes 3h 42m and the fastest train takes 3h 37m. The train service runs several times per day from Farnham 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 Farnham and Chester. The earliest departure is at 6:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Farnham is at 6:28 PM which arrives into Chester at 10:08 PM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 3h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Farnham 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 Farnham to Chester. However, there are services departing from Farnham station and arriving at Chester station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.
Farnham to Chester train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Farnham station.
Farnham to Chester train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Chester station.
Book your Farnham to Chester train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Farnham and Chester is 261.9 km. The road distance is 351 km.
You can take a train from Farnham to Chester via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 4h 14m.