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Trip Overview

The average train between Reading and Chester takes 4h 16m and the fastest train takes 3h 50m. There is a train service every few hours from Reading 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.

4h 16m
Duration
171 mi
Distance
£100
Average price
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  1. Take the train from Reading to Staffordtrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
  2. Take the train from Stafford to Chestertrain train London Euston - Chester / ...
3h 53m
£82–121

Reading to Chester train times

Trains run hourly between Reading and Chester. The earliest departure is at 6:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 8:42 PM which arrives into Chester at 6:45 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 171.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 16m

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

You can take a train from Reading to Chester via Stafford in around 3h 53m.

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