The average train between Hexham and Chester takes 3h 45m and the fastest train takes 3h 2m. There is a train service every few hours from Hexham 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 Hexham and Chester. The earliest departure is at 6:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hexham is at 10:08 PM which arrives into Chester at 8:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Carlisle and take an average of 3h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Hexham to Chester. However, there are services departing from Hexham station and arriving at Chester station via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
Hexham to Chester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Hexham station.
Hexham to Chester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Warrington Bank Quay station.
Book your Hexham to Chester train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Hexham and Chester is 204.6 km. The road distance is 278 km.
You can take a train from Hexham to Chester via Carlisle and Warrington Bank Quay in around 3h 37m.