The average train between Wellingborough and Chester takes 3h 48m and the fastest train takes 2h 41m. There is a train service every few hours from Wellingborough 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 Wellingborough and Chester. The earliest departure is at 6:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Wellingborough is at 10:40 PM which arrives into Chester at 12:56 PM. All services require a transfer at Kettering and take an average of 3h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Wellingborough to Chester. However, there are services departing from Wellingborough station and arriving at Chester station via Leicester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.
Wellingborough to Chester train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Kettering station.
Wellingborough to Chester train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Crewe station.
Book your Wellingborough to Chester train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, Cross Country and 3 other operators.
The distance between Wellingborough and Chester is 177.8 km. The road distance is 215 km.
You can take a train from Wellingborough to Chester via Kettering, Leicester, Nuneaton, and Crewe in around 3h 51m.