The average train between Inverness and Chester takes 9h 43m and the fastest train takes 7h 33m. 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 5 times a day between Inverness and Chester. The earliest departure is at 6:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Inverness is at 6:53 PM which arrives into Chester at 2:57 PM. All services require a transfer at Haymarket and take an average of 9h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Inverness to Chester. However, there are services departing from Inverness station and arriving at Chester station via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 43m.
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 672 km.
You can take a train from Inverness to Chester via Haymarket and Warrington Bank Quay in around 7h 51m.