The average train between Winchester and Chester takes 3h 47m and the fastest train takes 3h 40m. There is a train service every few hours from Winchester 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 every 2 hours between Winchester and Chester. The earliest departure is at 6:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Winchester is at 6:18 PM which arrives into Chester at 10:09 PM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 3h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Winchester to Chester. However, there are services departing from Winchester station and arriving at Chester station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.
Winchester to Chester train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Winchester station.
Winchester to Chester train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Chester station.
Book your Winchester to Chester train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Winchester and Chester is 259.6 km. The road distance is 397 km.
You can take a train from Winchester to Chester via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 4h 16m.