The average train between Swindon and Chester takes 4h 4m and the fastest train takes 3h 16m. There is a train service every few hours from Swindon 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 Swindon and Chester. The earliest departure is at 12:01 AM at night, and the last departure from Swindon is at 9:40 PM which arrives into Chester at 7:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Bristol Parkway and take an average of 4h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Swindon to Chester. However, there are services departing from Swindon station and arriving at Chester station via Bristol Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 4m.
Swindon to Chester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swindon station.
Swindon to Chester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Crewe station.
Book your Swindon to Chester train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Cross Country and 3 other operators.
The distance between Swindon and Chester is 196.6 km. The road distance is 307 km.
You can take a train from Swindon to Chester via Bristol Parkway, Birmingham New Street, and Crewe in around 3h 50m.
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