Inverness to Chester Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Inverness and Chester takes 8h 28m 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.

8h 28m
Duration: 414 mi
Distance: £174
Average price: 4 times a day
Frequency

Train via Glasgow

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7h 43m

£145–243

Inverness to Chester train times

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 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

5:35 AM → 1:01 PM
7h 26m • 2 changes
8:42 AM → 4:01 PM
7h 19m • 2 changes
2:50 PM → 10:02 PM
7h 12m • 2 changes
3:44 PM → 11:50 PM
8h 6m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

5:35 AM → 1:01 PM
7h 26m • 2 changes
8:42 AM → 4:01 PM
7h 19m • 2 changes
2:50 PM → 10:02 PM
7h 12m • 2 changes
3:44 PM → 11:50 PM
8h 6m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

5:35 AM → 1:01 PM
7h 26m • 2 changes
8:42 AM → 4:01 PM
7h 19m • 2 changes
2:50 PM → 10:02 PM
7h 12m • 2 changes
3:44 PM → 11:50 PM
8h 6m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

5:35 AM → 1:01 PM
7h 26m • 2 changes
8:42 AM → 4:01 PM
7h 19m • 2 changes
2:50 PM → 10:02 PM
7h 12m • 2 changes
3:44 PM → 11:50 PM
8h 6m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

5:35 AM → 1:01 PM
7h 26m • 2 changes
8:42 AM → 4:01 PM
7h 19m • 2 changes
2:50 PM → 10:02 PM
7h 12m • 2 changes
3:44 PM → 11:50 PM
8h 6m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

5:36 AM → 1:01 PM
7h 25m • 2 changes
8:42 AM → 4:01 PM
7h 19m • 2 changes
2:50 PM → 10:02 PM
7h 12m • 2 changes
8:21 PM → 12:57 PM
Arrives next day
16h 36m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

12:37 PM → 7:58 PM
7h 21m • 2 changes
4:25 PM → 11:57 PM
7h 32m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

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