The average train between Gravesend and Chester takes 2h 56m and the fastest train takes 2h 44m. There is a train service every few hours from Gravesend 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 Gravesend and Chester. The earliest departure is at 7:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gravesend is at 7:15 PM which arrives into Chester at 10:08 PM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 2h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Gravesend to Chester. However, there are services departing from Gravesend station and arriving at Chester station via Chester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.
Gravesend to Chester train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from London Euston station.
Gravesend to Chester train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Chester station.
Book your Gravesend to Chester train tickets online with Southeastern and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Gravesend and Chester is 294.9 km. The road distance is 327 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from London Euston to Chester every 2 hours. Tickets cost £60–110 and the journey takes 2h 4m.