Train West Midlands to Chester from £29 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between West Midlands and Chester takes 1h 31m and the fastest train takes 1h 13m. There is a train service every few hours from West Midlands 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.

1h 31m
Duration: 69 mi
Distance: £29
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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1h 31m

£24–55

West Midlands to Chester train times

Trains run hourly between West Midlands and Chester. The earliest departure is at 5:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from West Midlands is at 11:30 PM which arrives into Chester at 12:46 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

7:41 PM → 9:05 PM
1h 24m • 1 change
8:41 PM → 10:40 PM
1h 59m • 1 change
9:41 PM → 11:49 PM
2h 8m • 1 change
10:41 PM → 12:18 AM
Arrives next day
1h 37m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

9:38 AM → 10:55 AM
1h 17m • 1 change
10:41 AM → 11:56 AM
1h 15m • 1 change
11:41 AM → 12:56 PM
1h 15m • 1 change
12:41 PM → 1:54 PM
1h 13m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, May 4, 2026

5:41 AM → 7:19 AM
1h 38m • 1 change
6:41 AM → 8:39 AM
1h 58m • 1 change
7:41 AM → 9:40 AM
1h 59m • 1 change
8:41 AM → 10:06 AM
1h 25m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, May 5, 2026

5:41 AM → 7:19 AM
1h 38m • 1 change
6:41 AM → 8:39 AM
1h 58m • 1 change
7:41 AM → 9:40 AM
1h 59m • 1 change
8:41 AM → 10:06 AM
1h 25m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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