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Trip Overview

The average train between Peterborough and Chester takes 3h 49m and the fastest train takes 2h 48m. 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.

3h 49m
Duration
152 mi
Distance
£63
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Peterborough to Chester train times

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 7:42 AM. All services require a transfer at Nuneaton and take an average of 3h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales4h 1m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryLumoTransport for Wales2h 56m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales3h 53m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryLumoTransport for Wales2h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales3h 32m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales3h 47m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales3h 48m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales3h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales3h 32m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales3h 47m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales3h 48m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales3h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales3h 32m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales3h 47m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales3h 48m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales3h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales3h 32m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales3h 47m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales3h 48m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales3h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales3h 32m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales3h 47m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales3h 48m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales3h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales3h 32m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales3h 48m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales3h 48m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales3h 48m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Peterborough to Chester? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Peterborough to Chester.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 151.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 49m

What companies run services between Peterborough, England and Chester, England?

You can take a train from Peterborough to Chester via Nuneaton and Crewe in around 3h 25m.

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