Swindon to Chester Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Swindon and Chester takes 4h 8m and the fastest train takes 3h 19m. The train service runs several times per day 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.

4h 8m
Duration: 192 mi
Distance: £83
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train via Newport

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4h 25m

£69–117

Swindon to Chester train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Swindon and Chester. The earliest departure is at 12:01 AM at night, and the last departure from Swindon is at 10:41 PM which arrives into Chester at 8:19 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

8:40 AM → 12:16 PM
3h 36m • 1 change
10:42 AM → 2:20 PM
3h 38m • 1 change
12:40 PM → 4:20 PM
3h 39m • 1 change
2:40 PM → 6:20 PM
3h 40m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

12:01 AM → 8:19 AM
8h 18m • 1 change
8:40 AM → 12:16 PM
3h 36m • 1 change
10:42 AM → 2:20 PM
3h 38m • 1 change
12:40 PM → 4:20 PM
3h 39m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

12:01 AM → 8:19 AM
8h 18m • 1 change
8:40 AM → 12:16 PM
3h 36m • 1 change
10:42 AM → 2:20 PM
3h 38m • 1 change
12:40 PM → 4:20 PM
3h 39m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

12:01 AM → 8:19 AM
8h 18m • 1 change
8:40 AM → 12:16 PM
3h 36m • 1 change
10:42 AM → 2:20 PM
3h 38m • 1 change
12:40 PM → 4:20 PM
3h 39m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

12:01 AM → 8:19 AM
8h 18m • 1 change
8:41 AM → 12:21 PM
3h 40m • 1 change
10:40 AM → 2:20 PM
3h 40m • 1 change
12:40 PM → 4:20 PM
3h 40m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

12:38 PM → 4:24 PM
3h 46m • 1 change
2:38 PM → 6:25 PM
3h 47m • 1 change
8:38 PM → 11:57 PM
3h 19m • 1 change
10:41 PM → 8:19 AM
Arrives next day
9h 38m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

8:40 AM → 12:16 PM
3h 36m • 1 change
10:42 AM → 2:20 PM
3h 38m • 1 change
12:40 PM → 4:20 PM
3h 39m • 1 change
2:40 PM → 6:20 PM
3h 40m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Swindon to Chester? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.