The average train between Gillingham and Chester takes 3h 19m and the fastest train takes 3h 10m. There is a train service every few hours from Gillingham 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 Gillingham and Chester. The earliest departure is at 6:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gillingham is at 6:54 PM which arrives into Chester at 10:08 PM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 3h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Gillingham to Chester. However, there are services departing from Gillingham station and arriving at Chester station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 19m.
Gillingham to Chester train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Gillingham (Kent) station.
Gillingham to Chester train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Chester station.
Book your Gillingham to Chester train tickets online with Southeastern and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Gillingham and Chester is 308 km. The road distance is 343 km.
You can take a train from Gillingham (Kent) to Chester via London St Pancras Intl and London Euston in around 3h 58m.