The average train between Northampton and Chester takes 2h 30m and the fastest train takes 1h 48m. There is a train service every few hours from Northampton 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 Northampton and Chester. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Northampton is at 10:16 PM which arrives into Chester at 12:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Rugby and take an average of 2h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Northampton to Chester. However, there are services departing from Northampton station and arriving at Chester station via Rugby. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.
Northampton to Chester train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Northampton station.
Northampton to Chester train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Chester station.
Book your Northampton to Chester train tickets online with West Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Northampton and Chester is 171 km. The road distance is 185 km.
You can take a train from Northampton to Chester via Rugby and Crewe in around 2h 13m.