The average train between Stirling and Chester takes 4h 36m and the fastest train takes 4h 1m. There is a train service every few hours from Stirling 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 Stirling and Chester. The earliest departure is at 5:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Stirling is at 11:32 PM which arrives into Chester at 8:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Queen Street and take an average of 4h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Stirling to Chester. However, there are services departing from Stirling station and arriving at Chester station via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.
Stirling to Chester train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Stirling station.
Stirling to Chester train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Warrington Bank Quay station.
Book your Stirling to Chester train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Stirling and Chester is 332.5 km. The road distance is 426 km.
You can take a train from Stirling to Chester via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, and Warrington Bank Quay in around 4h 55m.