The average train between Stroud and Chester takes 4h 9m and the fastest train takes 2h 57m. There is a train service every few hours from Stroud 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 Stroud and Chester. The earliest departure is at 12:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Stroud is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Chester at 7:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Cheltenham Spa and take an average of 4h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Stroud to Chester. However, there are services departing from Stroud station and arriving at Chester station via Cheltenham Spa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.
Stroud to Chester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Stroud (Glos) station.
Stroud to Chester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Crewe station.
Book your Stroud to Chester train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Cross Country and 3 other operators.
The distance between Stroud and Chester is 166.9 km. The road distance is 220 km.
You can take a train from Stroud (Glos) to Chester via Cheltenham Spa, Birmingham New Street, and Crewe in around 3h 21m.