The average train between Paisley and Chester takes 4h 5m and the fastest train takes 3h 37m. There is a train service every few hours from Paisley 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 Paisley and Chester. The earliest departure is at 12:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Paisley is at 7:45 PM which arrives into Chester at 11:52 PM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 4h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Paisley to Chester. However, there are services departing from Paisley station and arriving at Chester station via Warrington Bank Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.
Paisley to Chester train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glasgow Central station.
Paisley to Chester train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Warrington Bank Quay station.
Book your Paisley to Chester train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Paisley and Chester is 310.1 km. The road distance is 390 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Glasgow Central to Warrington Bank Quay hourly. Tickets cost £75–130 and the journey takes 2h 47m.