The average train between Morpeth and Chester takes 4h 49m and the fastest train takes 4h 3m. There is a train service every few hours from Morpeth 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 Morpeth and Chester. The earliest departure is at 7:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Morpeth is at 11:28 PM which arrives into Chester at 8:48 AM. All services require a transfer at Newcastle and take an average of 4h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h 30m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Morpeth to Chester? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Morpeth to Chester. However, there are services departing from Morpeth station and arriving at Chester station via Newton-le-Willows. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.
Morpeth to Chester train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Newcastle station.
Morpeth to Chester train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Newton-le-Willows station.
Book your Morpeth to Chester train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), TransPennine Express and 3 other operators.
The distance between Morpeth and Chester is 233.3 km. The road distance is 333 km.
TransPennine Express operates a train from Newcastle to Newton-le-Willows hourly. Tickets cost £55–100 and the journey takes 3h 8m.