The average train between Maidenhead and Chester takes 3h 13m and the fastest train takes 3h 4m. There is a train service every few hours from Maidenhead 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 Maidenhead and Chester. The earliest departure is at 6:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Maidenhead is at 6:58 PM which arrives into Chester at 10:08 PM. All services require a transfer at Tottenham Court Road Station and take an average of 3h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Maidenhead to Chester. However, there are services departing from Maidenhead station and arriving at Chester station via Tottenham Court Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.
Maidenhead to Chester train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Maidenhead station.
Maidenhead to Chester train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Chester station.
Book your Maidenhead to Chester train tickets online with Elizabeth Line (TfL), London Underground (Tube) and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Maidenhead and Chester is 236.9 km. The road distance is 331 km.
You can take a train from Maidenhead to Chester via Tottenham Court Road Station, Tottenham Court Road station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 3h 58m.