The average train between Norwich and Chester takes 4h 36m and the fastest train takes 4h 7m. There is a train service every few hours from Norwich 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 Norwich and Chester. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Norwich is at 5:30 PM which arrives into Chester at 10:08 PM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 4h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Norwich 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 Norwich to Chester. However, there are services departing from Norwich station and arriving at Chester station via London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.
Norwich to Chester train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Norwich station.
Norwich to Chester train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Chester station.
Book your Norwich to Chester train tickets online with Greater Anglia, London Underground (Tube) and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Norwich and Chester is 287.8 km. The road distance is 476 km.
You can take a train from Norwich to Chester via London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 5h 7m.