The average train between Johnstone and Chester takes 4h 17m and the fastest train takes 3h 46m. There is a train service every few hours from Johnstone 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 Johnstone and Chester. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Johnstone is at 11:45 PM which arrives into Chester at 8:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 4h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Johnstone to Chester. However, there are services departing from Johnstone station and arriving at Chester station via Warrington Bank Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 17m.
Johnstone to Chester train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glasgow Central station.
Johnstone to Chester train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Warrington Bank Quay station.
Book your Johnstone to Chester train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Johnstone and Chester is 311.5 km. The road distance is 395 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Glasgow Central to Warrington Bank Quay hourly. Tickets cost £75–130 and the journey takes 2h 47m.