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Trip Overview

The average train between Spalding and Chester takes 4h 40m and the fastest train takes 3h 32m. There is a train service every few hours from Spalding 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 40m
Duration
168 mi
Distance
£71
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Spalding to Chester train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Spalding and Chester. The earliest departure is at 7:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Spalding is at 10:37 PM which arrives into Chester at 9:42 AM. All services require a transfer at Peterborough and take an average of 4h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryWest Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales4h 39m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryWest Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales4h 41m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryLumoAvanti West Coast3h 56m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryWest Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales4h 32m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryWest Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales4h 39m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryWest Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales4h 41m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryLumoAvanti West Coast3h 56m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryWest Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales4h 32m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryWest Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales4h 39m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryWest Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales4h 41m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryLumoAvanti West Coast3h 56m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryWest Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales4h 32m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryWest Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales4h 39m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryWest Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales4h 41m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryLumoAvanti West Coast3h 56m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryWest Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales4h 32m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryWest Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales4h 39m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryWest Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales4h 41m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryLumoAvanti West Coast3h 56m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryWest Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales4h 32m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryWest Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales4h 39m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryWest Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales4h 37m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryLumoAvanti West Coast4h 9m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryWest Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales4h 37m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Spalding 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.

Map of how to get from Spalding to Chester.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 168.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 40m

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

You can take a train from Spalding to Chester via Peterborough, Nuneaton, and Crewe in around 4h 29m.

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