The average train between Romford and Chester takes 2h 52m and the fastest train takes 2h 48m. There is a train service every few hours from Romford 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 Romford and Chester. The earliest departure is at 7:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Romford is at 7:17 PM which arrives into Chester at 10:08 PM. All services require a transfer at Liverpool Street Station and take an average of 2h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Romford to Chester. However, there are services departing from Romford station and arriving at Chester station via Chester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 52m.
Romford to Chester train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from London Euston station.
Romford to Chester train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Chester station.
Book your Romford to Chester train tickets online with Elizabeth Line (TfL), London Underground (Tube) and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Romford and Chester is 275.5 km. The road distance is 311 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from London Euston to Chester every 2 hours. Tickets cost £60–110 and the journey takes 2h 4m.