The average train between Walsall and Chester takes 2h 5m and the fastest train takes 1h 30m. There is a train service every few hours from Walsall 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 Walsall and Chester. The earliest departure is at 5:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Walsall is at 10:08 PM which arrives into Chester at 12:46 AM. All services require a transfer at Rugeley Trent Valley and take an average of 2h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Walsall to Chester. However, there are services departing from Walsall station and arriving at Chester station via Rugeley Trent Valley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 5m.
Walsall to Chester train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Walsall station.
Walsall to Chester train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Chester station.
Book your Walsall to Chester train tickets online with West Midlands Trains and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Walsall and Chester is 90.8 km. The road distance is 112 km.
You can take a train from Walsall to Chester via Rugeley Trent Valley and Crewe in around 2h 29m.