The average train between Shifnal and Chester takes 2h 5m and the fastest train takes 1h 36m. There is a train service every few hours from Shifnal 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 Shifnal and Chester. The earliest departure is at 12:25 AM at night, and the last departure from Shifnal is at 11:08 PM which arrives into Chester at 12:45 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Shifnal to Chester. However, there are services departing from Shifnal station and arriving at Chester station via Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 5m.
Shifnal to Chester train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Shifnal station.
Shifnal to Chester train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Chester station.
Book your Shifnal to Chester train tickets online with West Midlands Trains and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Shifnal and Chester is 67.8 km. The road distance is 96 km.
You can take a train from Shifnal to Chester via Shrewsbury in around 1h 52m.