The average train between Slough and Chester takes 3h 4m and the fastest train takes 2h 56m. There is a train service every few hours from Slough 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 Slough and Chester. The earliest departure is at 6:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Slough is at 7:08 PM which arrives into Chester at 10:08 PM. All services require a transfer at Tottenham Court Road Station and take an average of 3h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Slough 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 Slough to Chester. However, there are services departing from Slough station and arriving at Chester station via Tottenham Court Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 4m.
Slough to Chester train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Slough station.
Slough to Chester train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Chester station.
Book your Slough to Chester train tickets online with Elizabeth Line (TfL), London Underground (Tube) and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Slough and Chester is 243.4 km. The road distance is 321 km.
You can take a train from Slough to Chester via Tottenham Court Road Station, Tottenham Court Road station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 3h 48m.