The average train between Harwich and Chester takes 4h 39m and the fastest train takes 4h 10m. There is a train service every few hours from Harwich 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 Harwich and Chester. The earliest departure is at 5:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Harwich is at 11:26 PM which arrives into Chester at 10:06 AM. All services require a transfer at Manningtree and take an average of 4h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Harwich to Chester. However, there are services departing from Harwich station and arriving at Chester station via London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.
Harwich to Chester train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Manningtree station.
Harwich to Chester train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Chester station.
Book your Harwich to Chester train tickets online with Greater Anglia, London Underground (Tube) and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Harwich and Chester is 314.5 km. The road distance is 404 km.
You can take a train from Harwich Town to Chester via Manningtree, London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 4h 51m.