Train Northampton to Chester from £48 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Northampton and Chester takes 2h 34m 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.

2h 34m
Duration: 115 mi
Distance: £48
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Northampton to Chester train times

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 10:54 PM which arrives into Chester at 10:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Rugby and take an average of 2h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, June 11, 2026

9:34 PM → 11:52 PM
2h 18m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, June 12, 2026

5:15 AM → 7:42 AM
2h 27m • 2 changes
6:06 AM → 8:45 AM
2h 39m • 2 changes
7:11 AM → 9:42 AM
2h 31m • 2 changes
8:10 AM → 10:41 AM
2h 31m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, June 13, 2026

5:16 AM → 7:42 AM
2h 26m • 2 changes
6:10 AM → 8:42 AM
2h 32m • 2 changes
7:10 AM → 9:42 AM
2h 32m • 2 changes
8:10 AM → 10:42 AM
2h 31m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, June 14, 2026

9:36 AM → 11:24 AM
1h 48m • 2 changes
10:10 AM → 12:15 PM
2h 5m • 2 changes
11:07 AM → 1:15 PM
2h 7m • 2 changes
11:59 AM → 1:54 PM
1h 55m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Northampton to Chester.

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Distance: 114.9 mi
Duration: 2h 34m

What companies run services between Northampton, England and Chester, England?

West Midlands Trains operates a train from Rugby to Crewe hourly. Tickets cost £25–65 and the journey takes 1h 14m. Avanti West Coast also services this route every 4 hours.

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