The average train between Oxford and Chester takes 3h 51m and the fastest train takes 3h 25m. There is a train service every few hours from Oxford 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 Oxford and Chester. The earliest departure is at 6:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Oxford is at 9:09 PM which arrives into Chester at 6:45 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Oxford to Chester. However, there are services departing from Oxford station and arriving at Chester station via Stafford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.
Oxford to Chester train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Oxford station.
Oxford to Chester train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Chester station.
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The distance between Oxford and Chester is 194.6 km. The road distance is 231 km.
You can take a train from Oxford to Chester via Stafford in around 3h 29m.