The average train between Swansea and Chester takes 4h 8m and the fastest train takes 3h 49m. The train service runs several times per day from Swansea 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 Swansea and Chester. The earliest departure is at 3:46 AM at night, and the last departure from Swansea is at 8:23 PM which arrives into Chester at 12:39 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Swansea to Chester. However, there are services departing from Swansea station and arriving at Chester station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.
Swansea to Chester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swansea station.
Swansea to Chester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Chester station.
Book your Swansea to Chester train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Swansea and Chester is 188.5 km. The road distance is 311 km.
You can take a train from Swansea to Chester via Cardiff Central in around 5h 7m.