The average train between Newbury and Chester takes 3h 42m and the fastest train takes 3h 17m. There is a train service every few hours from Newbury 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 Newbury and Chester. The earliest departure is at 6:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Newbury is at 9:56 PM which arrives into Chester at 10:06 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 3h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Newbury 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 Newbury to Chester. However, there are services departing from Newbury station and arriving at Chester station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.
Newbury to Chester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Newbury station.
Newbury to Chester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Chester station.
Book your Newbury to Chester train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Newbury and Chester is 225.7 km. The road distance is 376 km.
You can take a train from Newbury to Chester via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London Euston in around 4h 15m.