The average train between Nottingham and Chester takes 2h 40m and the fastest train takes 2h 15m. There is a train service every few hours from Nottingham 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 Nottingham and Chester. The earliest departure is at 5:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nottingham is at 9:18 PM which arrives into Chester at 11:49 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Nottingham to Chester. However, there are services departing from Nottingham station and arriving at Chester station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.
Nottingham to Chester train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Nottingham station.
Nottingham to Chester train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Crewe station.
Book your Nottingham to Chester train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, Transport for Wales and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Nottingham and Chester is 119.3 km. The road distance is 140 km.
East Midlands Railways operates a train from Nottingham to Crewe hourly. Tickets cost £30–50 and the journey takes 1h 53m.