The average train between Whitehaven and Chester takes 4h 16m and the fastest train takes 3h 23m. There is a train service every few hours from Whitehaven 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 Whitehaven and Chester. The earliest departure is at 6:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Whitehaven is at 10:09 PM which arrives into Chester at 8:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Carlisle and take an average of 4h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Whitehaven to Chester. However, there are services departing from Whitehaven station and arriving at Chester station via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.
Whitehaven to Chester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Whitehaven station.
Whitehaven to Chester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Warrington Bank Quay station.
Book your Whitehaven to Chester train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Whitehaven and Chester is 157.7 km. The road distance is 279 km.
You can take a train from Whitehaven to Chester via Carlisle and Warrington Bank Quay in around 3h 56m.