The average train between Inverness and Chester takes 8h 21m and the fastest train takes 7h 12m. The train service runs several times per day from Inverness 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 4 times a day between Inverness and Chester. The earliest departure is at 5:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Inverness is at 8:22 PM which arrives into Chester at 8:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Queen Street and take an average of 8h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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8h 6m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Inverness 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 Inverness to Chester. However, there are services departing from Inverness station and arriving at Chester station via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 21m.
Inverness to Chester train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Inverness station.
Inverness to Chester train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Warrington Bank Quay station.
Book your Inverness to Chester train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Inverness and Chester is 484.2 km. The road distance is 666 km.
You can take a train from Inverness to Chester via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, and Warrington Bank Quay in around 7h 44m.