Settle to Chester Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Settle and Chester takes 2h 37m and the fastest train takes 2h 10m. The train service runs several times per day from Settle 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.

2h 37m
Duration: 94 mi
Distance: £37
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Lancaster

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Take the train from Giggleswick to Lancastertrain
Take the train from Lancaster to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Chestertrain

2h 47m

£30–54

Settle to Chester train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Settle and Chester. The earliest departure is at 5:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Settle is at 8:26 PM which arrives into Chester at 11:50 PM. All services require a transfer at Lancaster and take an average of 2h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

5:47 AM → 8:09 AM
2h 22m • 2 changes
7:50 AM → 10:01 AM
2h 11m • 2 changes
9:21 AM → 12:01 PM
2h 40m • 2 changes
11:22 AM → 2:01 PM
2h 39m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

5:47 AM → 8:09 AM
2h 22m • 2 changes
7:50 AM → 10:01 AM
2h 11m • 2 changes
9:21 AM → 12:01 PM
2h 40m • 2 changes
11:22 AM → 2:01 PM
2h 39m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

5:47 AM → 8:09 AM
2h 22m • 2 changes
7:50 AM → 10:01 AM
2h 11m • 2 changes
9:21 AM → 12:01 PM
2h 40m • 2 changes
11:22 AM → 2:01 PM
2h 39m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

5:47 AM → 8:09 AM
2h 22m • 2 changes
7:50 AM → 10:01 AM
2h 11m • 2 changes
9:21 AM → 12:01 PM
2h 40m • 2 changes
11:22 AM → 2:01 PM
2h 39m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

5:47 AM → 8:09 AM
2h 22m • 2 changes
7:50 AM → 10:01 AM
2h 11m • 2 changes
9:21 AM → 12:01 PM
2h 40m • 2 changes
11:22 AM → 2:01 PM
2h 39m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

5:47 AM → 8:09 AM
2h 22m • 2 changes
7:50 AM → 10:01 AM
2h 10m • 2 changes
9:21 AM → 12:01 PM
2h 40m • 2 changes
11:22 AM → 2:01 PM
2h 39m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

9:41 AM → 12:57 PM
3h 15m • 2 changes
11:35 AM → 1:57 PM
2h 22m • 2 changes
2:31 PM → 4:57 PM
2h 25m • 2 changes
4:35 PM → 6:57 PM
2h 21m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Settle 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.