The average train between Gloucester and Chester takes 3h 18m and the fastest train takes 2h 40m. There is a train service every few hours from Gloucester 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 hourly between Gloucester and Chester. The earliest departure is at 7:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gloucester is at 10:51 PM which arrives into Chester at 7:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 3h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Gloucester to Chester. However, there are services departing from Gloucester station and arriving at Chester station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.
Gloucester to Chester train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Gloucester station.
Gloucester to Chester train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Crewe station.
Book your Gloucester to Chester train tickets online with Cross Country, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Gloucester and Chester is 153.7 km. The road distance is 201 km.
You can take a train from Gloucester to Chester via Birmingham New Street and Crewe in around 2h 49m.