The average train between St. Austell and Chester takes 7h 28m and the fastest train takes 6h 8m. There is a train service every few hours from St. Austell 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 St. Austell and Chester. The earliest departure is at 5:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from St. Austell is at 10:47 PM which arrives into Chester at 10:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Plymouth and take an average of 7h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from St. Austell 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 St. Austell to Chester. However, there are services departing from St. Austell station and arriving at Chester station via Plymouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 28m.
St. Austell to Chester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from St Austell station.
St. Austell to Chester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Crewe station.
Book your St. Austell to Chester train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Cross Country and 3 other operators.
The distance between St. Austell and Chester is 342.1 km. The road distance is 528 km.
You can take a train from St Austell to Chester via Plymouth, Birmingham New Street, and Crewe in around 7h 3m.