The average train between Scunthorpe and Chester takes 3h 26m and the fastest train takes 2h 45m. There is a train service every few hours from Scunthorpe 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 Scunthorpe and Chester. The earliest departure is at 5:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Scunthorpe is at 9:08 PM which arrives into Chester at 6:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Stockport and take an average of 3h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Scunthorpe to Chester. However, there are services departing from Scunthorpe station and arriving at Chester station via Stockport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.
Scunthorpe to Chester train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Scunthorpe station.
Scunthorpe to Chester train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Stockport station.
Book your Scunthorpe to Chester train tickets online with TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Scunthorpe and Chester is 154.5 km. The road distance is 198 km.
TransPennine Express operates a train from Scunthorpe to Stockport hourly. Tickets cost £28–50 and the journey takes 1h 44m.