The average train between Grays and Chester takes 2h 31m and the fastest train takes 2h 27m. There is a train service every few hours from Grays 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 Grays and Chester. The earliest departure is at 7:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Grays is at 7:35 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 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Grays to Chester. However, there are services departing from Grays station and arriving at Chester station via Chester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 31m.
Grays to Chester train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from London Euston station.
Grays to Chester train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Chester station.
Book your Grays to Chester train tickets online with Southeastern and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Grays and Chester is 290 km. The road distance is 324 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.