The average train between Rotherham and Chester takes 2h 53m and the fastest train takes 2h 7m. There is an hourly train service from Rotherham 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 Rotherham and Chester. The earliest departure is at 12:11 AM at night, and the last departure from Rotherham is at 11:30 PM which arrives into Chester at 8:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Sheffield and take an average of 2h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Rotherham to Chester. However, there are services departing from Rotherham station and arriving at Chester station via Stockport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 53m.
Rotherham to Chester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Sheffield station.
Rotherham to Chester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Crewe station.
Book your Rotherham to Chester train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express and 3 other operators.
The distance between Rotherham and Chester is 105.4 km. The road distance is 142 km.
You can take a train from Rotherham Central to Chester via Sheffield, Stockport, and Crewe in around 2h 41m.
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