The average train between Rouen and Chester takes 7h 48m and the fastest train takes 6h 40m. The train service runs several times per day from Rouen 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 Rouen and Chester. The earliest departure is at 5:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rouen is at 7:17 PM which arrives into Chester at 10:07 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris St Lazare and take an average of 7h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Rouen to Chester? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Rouen to Chester. However, there are services departing from Rouen station and arriving at Chester station via Paris St Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 48m.
Rouen to Chester train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Rouen Rive Droite station.
Rouen to Chester train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Chester station.
Book your Rouen to Chester train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), Eurostar and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Rouen and Chester is 500.4 km. The road distance is 880 km.
You can take a train from Rouen Rive Droite to Chester via Paris St Lazare, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, Gare Magenta, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 8h 7m.