The average train between Perth and Chester takes 5h 15m and the fastest train takes 4h 40m. There is a train service every few hours 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 hourly between Perth and Chester. The earliest departure is at 6:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Perth is at 10:46 PM which arrives into Chester at 8:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Queen Street and take an average of 5h 15m. 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 Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.
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 479 km.
You can take a train from Perth to Chester via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, and Warrington Bank Quay in around 5h 33m.