The average train between Gatwick and Chester takes 2h 53m and the fastest train takes 2h 50m. There is a train service every few hours from Gatwick 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 Gatwick and Chester. The earliest departure is at 7:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gatwick is at 7:13 PM which arrives into Chester at 10:08 PM. All services require a transfer at London Victoria and take an average of 2h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Gatwick to Chester. However, there are services departing from Gatwick station and arriving at Chester station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 53m.
Gatwick to Chester train services, operated by Southern, depart from Gatwick Airport station.
Gatwick to Chester train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Chester station.
Book your Gatwick to Chester train tickets online with Southern, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Gatwick and Chester is 291.1 km. The road distance is 333 km.
You can take a train from Gatwick Airport to Chester via London Victoria, Victoria station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 3h 44m.