Train Wakefield to Chester from £35 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Wakefield and Chester takes 2h 26m and the fastest train takes 2h 11m. There is a train service every few hours from Wakefield 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.

2h 26m
Duration: 79 mi
Distance: £35
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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2h 25m

£29–52

Wakefield to Chester train times

Trains run hourly between Wakefield and Chester. The earliest departure is at 3:57 AM at night, and the last departure from Wakefield is at 11:18 PM which arrives into Chester at 10:36 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, April 4, 2026

7:33 PM → 9:45 PM
2h 11m • 1 change
8:33 PM → 10:45 PM
2h 11m • 1 change
9:33 PM → 11:45 PM
2h 12m • 1 change
11:18 PM → 10:36 AM
Arrives next day
11h 17m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, April 5, 2026

9:35 AM → 11:55 AM
2h 20m • 1 change
10:32 AM → 12:57 PM
2h 25m • 1 change
11:33 AM → 1:57 PM
2h 24m • 1 change
12:32 PM → 2:57 PM
2h 25m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, April 6, 2026

5:30 AM → 7:47 AM
2h 17m • 1 change
6:35 AM → 8:48 AM
2h 13m • 1 change
7:33 AM → 9:47 AM
2h 13m • 1 change
8:32 AM → 10:47 AM
2h 14m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, April 7, 2026

3:57 AM → 6:50 AM
2h 53m • 1 change
5:30 AM → 7:47 AM
2h 17m • 1 change
6:35 AM → 8:48 AM
2h 13m • 1 change
7:33 AM → 9:47 AM
2h 13m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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