Train Penrith to Chester from £50 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Penrith and Chester takes 2h 10m and the fastest train takes 1h 52m. There is a train service every few hours from Penrith 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.

2h 10m
Duration: 116 mi
Distance: £50
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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2h 7m

£42–70

Penrith to Chester train times

Trains run hourly between Penrith and Chester. The earliest departure is at 5:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Penrith is at 9:41 PM which arrives into Chester at 11:52 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, April 27, 2026

1:05 PM → 3:01 PM
1h 55m • 1 change
2:23 PM → 4:47 PM
2h 24m • 1 change
4:23 PM → 6:47 PM
2h 24m • 1 change
5:04 PM → 7:09 PM
2h 5m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, April 28, 2026

5:59 AM → 8:09 AM
2h 10m • 1 change
7:02 AM → 9:02 AM
1h 59m • 1 change
7:19 AM → 9:47 AM
2h 28m • 1 change
8:02 AM → 10:01 AM
1h 59m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

5:59 AM → 8:09 AM
2h 10m • 1 change
7:02 AM → 9:02 AM
1h 59m • 1 change
7:19 AM → 9:47 AM
2h 28m • 1 change
8:02 AM → 10:01 AM
1h 59m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

5:59 AM → 8:09 AM
2h 10m • 1 change
7:02 AM → 9:02 AM
1h 59m • 1 change
7:19 AM → 9:47 AM
2h 28m • 1 change
8:02 AM → 10:01 AM
1h 59m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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