The average train between Rome and Chester takes 25h 39m and the fastest train takes 24h 55m. The train service runs several times per day from Rome 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 twice daily between Rome and Chester. The earliest departure is at 12:10 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Rome is at 8:05 PM which arrives into Chester at 8:12 PM. All services require a transfer at Milano Centrale and take an average of 25h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Rome to Chester. However, there are services departing from Rome station and arriving at Chester station via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 39m.
Rome to Chester train services, operated by ItaloTreno, depart from Roma Termini station.
Rome to Chester train services, operated by ItaloTreno, arrive at Chester station.
Book your Rome to Chester train tickets online with ItaloTreno, Trenitalia and 3 other operators.
The distance between Rome and Chester is 1,698.9 km. The road distance is 2,222 km.
You can take a train from Roma Termini to Chester via Milano Centrale, Lyon Part Dieu, Lille Europe, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 18h 30m.