The average train between Peterborough and Chester takes 3h 50m and the fastest train takes 2h 47m. There is a train service every few hours from Peterborough 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 Peterborough and Chester. The earliest departure is at 6:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Peterborough is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Chester at 7:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Nuneaton and take an average of 3h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Peterborough to Chester. However, there are services departing from Peterborough station and arriving at Chester station via Nuneaton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.
Peterborough to Chester train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Peterborough station.
Peterborough to Chester train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Crewe station.
Book your Peterborough to Chester train tickets online with Cross Country, West Midlands Trains and 2 other operators.
The distance between Peterborough and Chester is 190.2 km. The road distance is 244 km.
You can take a train from Peterborough to Chester via Nuneaton and Crewe in around 3h 34m.