The average train between Torquay and Chester takes 5h 59m and the fastest train takes 4h 51m. There is a train service every few hours from Torquay 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 Torquay and Chester. The earliest departure is at 12:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Torquay is at 10:45 PM which arrives into Chester at 10:41 AM. All services require a transfer at Newton Abbot and take an average of 5h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Torquay 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.
No, there is no direct train from Torquay to Chester. However, there are services departing from Torquay station and arriving at Chester station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.
Torquay to Chester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Newton Abbot station.
Torquay to Chester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Crewe station.
Book your Torquay to Chester train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Cross Country and 3 other operators.
The distance between Torquay and Chester is 306.5 km. The road distance is 424 km.
You can take a train from Torquay to Chester via Newton Abbot, Birmingham New Street, and Crewe in around 5h 28m.