The average train between Poynton and Chester takes 2h 8m and the fastest train takes 1h 36m. There is a train service every few hours from Poynton 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 Poynton and Chester. The earliest departure is at 6:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Poynton is at 11:07 PM which arrives into Chester at 7:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Kidsgrove and take an average of 2h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Poynton to Chester. However, there are services departing from Poynton station and arriving at Chester station via Kidsgrove. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 8m.
Poynton to Chester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Poynton station.
Poynton to Chester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Chester station.
Book your Poynton to Chester train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, West Midlands Trains and 3 other operators.
The distance between Poynton and Chester is 54.4 km. The road distance is 80 km.
You can take a train from Poynton to Chester via Kidsgrove and Crewe in around 1h 34m.