The average train between Perth and Chester takes 6h 30m and the fastest train takes 4h 53m. The train service runs several times per day from Perth 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 4 hours between Perth and Chester. The earliest departure is at 7:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Perth is at 11:28 PM which arrives into Chester at 10:48 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 6h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Perth to Chester. However, there are services departing from Perth station and arriving at Chester station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.
Perth to Chester train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Perth station.
Perth to Chester train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Warrington Bank Quay station.
Book your Perth to Chester train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Perth and Chester is 358 km. The road distance is 467 km.
You can take a train from Perth to Chester via Edinburgh Waverley and Warrington Bank Quay in around 6h 3m.