The average train between Sheffield and Chester takes 2h 10m and the fastest train takes 1h 43m. There is an hourly train service from Sheffield 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 Sheffield and Chester. The earliest departure is at 6:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sheffield is at 11:28 PM which arrives into Chester at 6:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Stockport and take an average of 2h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Sheffield to Chester. However, there are services departing from Sheffield station and arriving at Chester station via Stockport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 10m.
Sheffield to Chester train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Sheffield station.
Sheffield to Chester train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Chester station.
Book your Sheffield to Chester train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, Transport for Wales and 3 other operators.
The distance between Sheffield and Chester is 97.2 km. The road distance is 132 km.
You can take a train from Sheffield to Chester via Stockport and Crewe in around 2h 3m.