Southampton to Chester Trains

Southampton to Chester trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Southampton and Chester takes 5h 13m and the fastest train takes 4h 49m. There is a train service every few hours from Southampton 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.

5h 13m
Duration: 218 mi
Distance: £107
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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4h 52m

£91–135

Southampton to Chester train times

Trains run hourly between Southampton and Chester. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southampton is at 7:15 PM which arrives into Chester at 6:46 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

7:15 PM → 6:46 AM
Arrives next day
11h 31m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

5:15 AM → 10:06 AM
4h 51m • 1 change
6:16 AM → 11:05 AM
4h 49m • 1 change
7:15 AM → 12:05 PM
4h 50m • 1 change
8:15 AM → 1:06 PM
4h 51m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

10:15 AM → 3:05 PM
4h 50m • 1 change
11:15 AM → 4:06 PM
4h 51m • 1 change
12:15 PM → 5:09 PM
4h 54m • 1 change
1:15 PM → 6:06 PM
4h 51m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:15 AM → 10:07 AM
4h 52m • 1 change
6:16 AM → 11:13 AM
4h 57m • 1 change
7:15 AM → 12:06 PM
4h 51m • 1 change
8:15 AM → 1:06 PM
4h 51m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:15 AM → 10:07 AM
4h 52m • 1 change
6:16 AM → 11:13 AM
4h 57m • 1 change
7:15 AM → 12:06 PM
4h 51m • 1 change
8:15 AM → 1:06 PM
4h 51m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:15 AM → 10:07 AM
4h 52m • 1 change
6:16 AM → 11:13 AM
4h 57m • 1 change
7:15 AM → 12:06 PM
4h 51m • 1 change
8:15 AM → 1:06 PM
4h 51m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:15 AM → 10:07 AM
4h 52m • 1 change
6:16 AM → 11:13 AM
4h 57m • 1 change
7:15 AM → 12:06 PM
4h 51m • 1 change
8:15 AM → 1:06 PM
4h 51m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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