Train Waterloo Station to Chester from £78 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Waterloo Station and Chester takes 2h 19m and the fastest train takes 2h 17m. There is a train service every few hours from Waterloo Station 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 19m
Duration: 180 mi
Distance: £78
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

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3h 13m

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Waterloo Station to Chester train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Waterloo Station and Chester. The earliest departure is at 7:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Waterloo Station is at 7:48 PM which arrives into Chester at 10:08 PM. All services require a transfer at Euston station and take an average of 2h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, April 28, 2026

7:48 PM → 10:08 PM
2h 20m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

7:45 AM → 10:06 AM
2h 21m • 1 change
8:48 AM → 11:13 AM
2h 25m • 1 change
9:48 AM → 12:07 PM
2h 19m • 1 change
10:48 AM → 1:06 PM
2h 18m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

7:45 AM → 10:06 AM
2h 21m • 1 change
8:48 AM → 11:13 AM
2h 25m • 1 change
9:48 AM → 12:07 PM
2h 19m • 1 change
10:48 AM → 1:06 PM
2h 18m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

7:45 AM → 10:06 AM
2h 21m • 1 change
8:48 AM → 11:13 AM
2h 25m • 1 change
9:48 AM → 12:07 PM
2h 19m • 1 change
10:48 AM → 1:06 PM
2h 18m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

7:48 AM → 10:06 AM
2h 18m • 1 change
8:48 AM → 11:05 AM
2h 17m • 1 change
9:48 AM → 12:05 PM
2h 17m • 1 change
10:48 AM → 1:06 PM
2h 18m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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