The average train between Preston and Chester takes 1h 15m and the fastest train takes 53 min. There is an hourly train service from Preston 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 Preston and Chester. The earliest departure is at 5:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Preston is at 10:39 PM which arrives into Chester at 11:52 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Preston to Chester. However, there are services departing from Preston station and arriving at Chester station via Warrington Bank Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 15m.
Preston to Chester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.
Preston to Chester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Chester station.
Book your Preston to Chester train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Preston and Chester is 64.8 km. The road distance is 72 km.
You can take a train from Preston to Chester via Warrington Bank Quay in around 1h 11m.
