The average train between Heathrow and Chester takes 3h and the fastest train takes 2h 59m. There is a train service every few hours from Heathrow 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 Heathrow and Chester. The earliest departure is at 7:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Heathrow is at 7:06 PM which arrives into Chester at 10:08 PM. All services require a transfer at Tottenham Court Road Station and take an average of 3h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Heathrow 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 Heathrow to Chester. However, there are services departing from Heathrow station and arriving at Chester station via Tottenham Court Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.
Heathrow to Chester train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 station.
Heathrow to Chester train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Chester station.
Book your Heathrow to Chester train tickets online with Elizabeth Line (TfL), London Underground (Tube) and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Heathrow and Chester is 253.3 km. The road distance is 315 km.
You can take a train from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 to Chester via Tottenham Court Road Station, Tottenham Court Road station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 3h 42m.