The average train between Hayes and Chester takes 3h 10m and the fastest train takes 3h 7m. There is a train service every few hours from Hayes 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 Hayes and Chester. The earliest departure is at 6:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hayes is at 6:58 PM which arrives into Chester at 10:08 PM. All services require a transfer at London Charing Cross and take an average of 3h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Hayes 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.
No, there is no direct train from Hayes to Chester. However, there are services departing from Hayes station and arriving at Chester station via London Charing Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.
Hayes to Chester train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Hayes (Kent) station.
Hayes to Chester train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Chester station.
Book your Hayes to Chester train tickets online with Southeastern, London Underground (Tube) and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Hayes and Chester is 282.4 km. The road distance is 312 km.
You can take a train from Hayes (Kent) to Chester via London Charing Cross, Charing Cross station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 3h 56m.