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

Trip Overview

The average train between West Midlands and Chester takes 1h 40m and the fastest train takes 1h 11m. 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 40m
Duration: 69 mi
Distance: £29
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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1h 28m

£23–55

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 5:43 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, June 16, 2026

7:41 AM → 9:42 AM
2h 1m • 1 change
8:41 AM → 10:07 AM
1h 26m • 1 change
9:41 AM → 11:13 AM
1h 32m • 1 change
10:41 AM → 12:06 PM
1h 25m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, June 17, 2026

5:41 AM → 7:01 AM
1h 20m • 1 change
6:41 AM → 8:45 AM
2h 4m • 1 change
7:41 AM → 9:42 AM
2h 1m • 1 change
8:41 AM → 10:07 AM
1h 26m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, June 18, 2026

5:41 AM → 7:01 AM
1h 20m • 1 change
6:41 AM → 8:45 AM
2h 4m • 1 change
7:41 AM → 9:42 AM
2h 1m • 1 change
8:41 AM → 10:07 AM
1h 26m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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