The average train between Purley and Chester takes 3h 8m and the fastest train takes 2h 51m. There is a train service every few hours from Purley 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 every 2 hours between Purley and Chester. The earliest departure is at 6:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Purley is at 6:57 PM which arrives into Chester at 10:08 PM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 3h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Purley to Chester. However, there are services departing from Purley station and arriving at Chester station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.
Purley to Chester train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Purley station.
Purley to Chester train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Chester station.
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The distance between Purley and Chester is 279.7 km. The road distance is 314 km.
You can take a train from Purley to Chester via London St Pancras Intl and London Euston in around 3h 52m.