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Trip Overview

The average train between Southampton and Chester takes 4h 8m and the fastest train takes 4h 5m. 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.

4h 8m
Duration
259 mi
Distance
£115
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train via London

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  1. Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain train Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
  2. Take the train from London Euston to Chestertrain train London Euston - Chester / ...
4h 33m
£99–189

Southampton to Chester train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Southampton and Chester. The earliest departure is at 5:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southampton is at 6:00 PM which arrives into Chester at 10:08 PM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 4h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 258.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 8m

What companies run services between Southampton, England and Chester, England?

You can take a train from Southampton Central to Chester via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 4h 33m.

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