The average train between Orpington and Chester takes 2h 55m and the fastest train takes 2h 45m. There is a train service every few hours from Orpington 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 Orpington and Chester. The earliest departure is at 7:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Orpington is at 7:20 PM which arrives into Chester at 10:09 PM. All services require a transfer at London Charing Cross and take an average of 2h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Orpington 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 Orpington to Chester. However, there are services departing from Orpington station and arriving at Chester station via London Charing Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 55m.
Orpington to Chester train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Orpington station.
Orpington to Chester train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Chester station.
Book your Orpington to Chester train tickets online with Southeastern, London Underground (Tube) and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Orpington and Chester is 286.5 km. The road distance is 311 km.
You can take a train from Orpington to Chester via London Charing Cross, Charing Cross station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 3h 54m.