The average train between Suffolk and Chester takes 4h 26m and the fastest train takes 3h 38m. There is a train service every few hours from Suffolk 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 every 2 hours between Suffolk and Chester. The earliest departure is at 5:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Suffolk is at 5:59 PM which arrives into Chester at 10:08 PM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 4h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Suffolk to Chester. However, there are services departing from Suffolk station and arriving at Chester station via London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.
Suffolk to Chester train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Stowmarket station.
Suffolk to Chester train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Chester station.
Book your Suffolk to Chester train tickets online with Greater Anglia, London Underground (Tube) and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Suffolk and Chester is 286 km. The road distance is 421 km.
You can take a train from Stowmarket to Chester via London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 4h 37m.