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Trip Overview

The average train between Hamilton and Chester takes 3h 21m and the fastest train takes 3h 4m. There is a train service every few hours from Hamilton 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.

3h 21m
Duration
223 mi
Distance
£89
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Warrington Bank Quay

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  1. Take the train from Motherwell to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
3h 23m
£75–119

Hamilton to Chester train times

Trains run hourly between Hamilton and Chester. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hamilton is at 8:23 PM which arrives into Chester at 11:57 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales3h 29m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 13m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales3h 44m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 16m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 8m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales3h 4m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales3h 6m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales3h 5m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales3h 5m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 13m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales3h 44m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 16m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 13m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales3h 44m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 16m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 13m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales3h 44m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 16m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 13m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales3h 44m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 16m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 9m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Hamilton to Chester? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 222.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 21m

What companies run services between Hamilton, Scotland and Chester, England?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Motherwell to Warrington Bank Quay every 2 hours. Tickets cost £65–110 and the journey takes 2h 32m.

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