The average train between Salisbury and Chester takes 4h 16m and the fastest train takes 3h 44m. There is a train service every few hours from Salisbury 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 Salisbury and Chester. The earliest departure is at 6:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Salisbury is at 5:47 PM which arrives into Chester at 10:08 PM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 4h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Salisbury 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 Salisbury to Chester. However, there are services departing from Salisbury station and arriving at Chester station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.
Salisbury to Chester train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Salisbury station.
Salisbury to Chester train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Chester station.
Book your Salisbury to Chester train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Salisbury and Chester is 247.4 km. The road distance is 424 km.
You can take a train from Salisbury to Chester via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 4h 43m.