The average train between Harrow and Chester takes 3h 15m and the fastest train takes 2h 40m. There is an hourly train service from Harrow 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 Harrow and Chester. The earliest departure is at 5:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Harrow is at 9:56 PM which arrives into Chester at 12:42 AM. All services require a transfer at Milton Keynes Central and take an average of 3h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Harrow to Chester. However, there are services departing from Harrow station and arriving at Chester station via Milton Keynes Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.
Harrow to Chester train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Harrow & Wealdstone station.
Harrow to Chester train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Crewe station.
Book your Harrow to Chester train tickets online with West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Harrow and Chester is 249.1 km. The road distance is 268 km.
You can take a train from Harrow & Wealdstone to Chester via Milton Keynes Central and Crewe in around 2h 56m.