The average train between Ulverston and Chester takes 2h 52m and the fastest train takes 2h 24m. There is a train service every few hours from Ulverston 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 Ulverston and Chester. The earliest departure is at 5:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ulverston is at 10:04 PM which arrives into Chester at 6:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Lancaster and take an average of 2h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Ulverston to Chester. However, there are services departing from Ulverston station and arriving at Chester station via Lancaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 52m.
Ulverston to Chester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Ulverston station.
Ulverston to Chester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Chester station.
Book your Ulverston to Chester train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Ulverston and Chester is 112.6 km. The road distance is 146 km.
You can take a train from Ulverston to Chester via Lancaster and Warrington Bank Quay in around 2h 35m.