The average train between Luton and Chester takes 2h 41m and the fastest train takes 2h 39m. There is a train service every few hours from Luton 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 every 2 hours between Luton and Chester. The earliest departure is at 7:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Luton is at 7:24 PM which arrives into Chester at 10:08 PM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 2h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Luton to Chester. However, there are services departing from Luton station and arriving at Chester station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 41m.
Luton to Chester train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Luton station.
Luton to Chester train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Chester station.
Book your Luton to Chester train tickets online with East Midlands Railways and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Luton and Chester is 221.9 km. The road distance is 336 km.
You can take a train from Luton to Chester via London St Pancras Intl and London Euston in around 3h 50m.