The average train between Harpenden and Chester takes 2h 43m and the fastest train takes 2h 38m. There is a train service every few hours from Harpenden 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 Harpenden and Chester. The earliest departure is at 7:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Harpenden is at 7:22 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 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Harpenden to Chester. However, there are services departing from Harpenden station and arriving at Chester station via Chester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 43m.
Harpenden to Chester train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from London Euston station.
Harpenden to Chester train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Chester station.
Book your Harpenden to Chester train tickets online with Thameslink and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Harpenden and Chester is 229.7 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 5m.