Northampton to Chester Trains

Northampton to Chester trains

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The average train between Northampton and Chester takes 2h 30m and the fastest train takes 1h 46m. 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 30m
Duration: 115 mi
Distance: £45
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Take the train from Northampton to Rugbytrain
Take the train from Rugby to Crewetrain
Take the train from Crewe to Chestertrain

2h 16m

£35–87

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 10:39 PM which arrives into Chester at 12:43 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.

Departing Saturday, October 17, 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, October 18, 2026

9:36 AM → 11:24 AM
1h 48m • 2 changes
9:59 AM → 12:55 PM
2h 56m • 2 changes
11:00 AM → 1:15 PM
2h 14m • 2 changes
12:08 PM → 1:54 PM
1h 46m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 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 Tuesday, October 20, 2026

5:15 AM → 7:42 AM
2h 27m • 2 changes
6:06 AM → 8:45 AM
2h 39m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Northampton 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.

Northampton to Chester trains

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Northampton to Chester train times

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

5:16 AM → 7:42 AM

6:10 AM → 8:42 AM

7:10 AM → 9:42 AM

8:10 AM → 10:42 AM

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

9:36 AM → 11:24 AM

9:59 AM → 12:55 PM

11:00 AM → 1:15 PM

12:08 PM → 1:54 PM

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

5:15 AM → 7:42 AM

6:06 AM → 8:45 AM

7:11 AM → 9:42 AM

8:10 AM → 10:41 AM

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

5:15 AM → 7:42 AM

6:06 AM → 8:45 AM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Northampton to Rugby

Train from Rugby to Crewe

Train from Northampton to Birmingham International

Train from Rugby to Crewe

Train from Crewe to Chester

Train from Crewe to Chester

Train from Birmingham International to Chester

Northampton to Chester trains

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Northampton to Chester train times

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

5:16 AM → 7:42 AM

6:10 AM → 8:42 AM

7:10 AM → 9:42 AM

8:10 AM → 10:42 AM

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

9:36 AM → 11:24 AM

9:59 AM → 12:55 PM

11:00 AM → 1:15 PM

12:08 PM → 1:54 PM

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

5:15 AM → 7:42 AM

6:06 AM → 8:45 AM

7:11 AM → 9:42 AM

8:10 AM → 10:41 AM

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

5:15 AM → 7:42 AM

6:06 AM → 8:45 AM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Northampton to Rugby

Train from Rugby to Crewe

Train from Northampton to Birmingham International

Train from Rugby to Crewe

Train from Crewe to Chester

Train from Crewe to Chester

Train from Birmingham International to Chester

Train trips from Northampton

Train trips to Chester

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