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The average train between Wellingborough and Chester takes 3h 50m and the fastest train takes 2h 34m. 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.

3h 50m
Duration
134 mi
Distance
£56
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Wellingborough to Chester train times

Trains run hourly between Wellingborough and Chester. The earliest departure is at 12:23 AM at night, and the last departure from Wellingborough is at 10:40 PM which arrives into Chester at 12:55 PM. All services require a transfer at Kettering and take an average of 3h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysCross CountryWest Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales3h 32m • 4 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysCross CountryWest Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales3h 34m • 4 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysCross CountryLumoAvanti West Coast2h 59m • 4 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysCross CountryWest Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales3h 34m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysCross CountryLumoTransport for Wales8h 18m • 4 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysCross CountryWest Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales8h 27m • 4 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysCross CountryWest Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales3h 41m • 4 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysCross CountryWest Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales3h 34m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysCross CountryWest Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales4h • 4 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysCross CountryWest Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales3h 26m • 4 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysCross CountryWest Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales4h 1m • 4 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysCross CountryLumoTransport for Wales3h 44m • 4 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysCross CountryWest Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales3h 5m • 4 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysCross CountryWest Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales3h 28m • 4 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysCross CountryWest Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales3h 32m • 4 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysCross CountryWest Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales3h 34m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysCross CountryWest Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales3h 5m • 4 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysCross CountryWest Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales3h 28m • 4 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysCross CountryWest Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales3h 32m • 4 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysCross CountryWest Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales3h 34m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysCross CountryWest Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales3h 5m • 4 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysCross CountryWest Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales3h 28m • 4 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysCross CountryWest Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales3h 32m • 4 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysCross CountryWest Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales3h 34m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysCross CountryWest Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales3h 5m • 4 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysCross CountryWest Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales3h 28m • 4 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysCross CountryWest Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales3h 32m • 4 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysCross CountryWest Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales3h 34m • 4 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Wellingborough to Chester? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Wellingborough to Chester.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 133.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 50m

What companies run services between Wellingborough, England and Chester, England?

You can take a train from Wellingborough to Chester via Kettering, Leicester, Nuneaton, and Crewe in around 3h 49m.

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