The average train between Wareham and Chester takes 7h 13m and the fastest train takes 6h 8m. The train service runs several times per day from Wareham 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 every 2 hours between Wareham and Chester. The earliest departure is at 6:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Wareham is at 11:42 PM which arrives into Chester at 12:05 PM. All services require a transfer at Bournemouth and take an average of 7h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Wareham to Chester. However, there are services departing from Wareham station and arriving at Chester station via Stafford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 13m.
Wareham to Chester train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Bournemouth station.
Wareham to Chester train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Chester station.
Book your Wareham to Chester train tickets online with South Western Railway, Cross Country and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Wareham and Chester is 283.5 km. The road distance is 417 km.
You can take a train from Wareham to Chester via Bournemouth and Stafford in around 6h 29m.