The average train between Wishaw and Chester takes 4h 13m and the fastest train takes 3h 17m. The train service runs several times per day from Wishaw 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 Wishaw and Chester. The earliest departure is at 12:16 AM at night, and the last departure from Wishaw is at 11:54 PM which arrives into Chester at 9:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Motherwell and take an average of 4h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Wishaw to Chester. However, there are services departing from Wishaw station and arriving at Chester station via Warrington Bank Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.
Wishaw to Chester train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Motherwell station.
Wishaw to Chester train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Warrington Bank Quay station.
Book your Wishaw to Chester train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Wishaw and Chester is 294 km. The road distance is 364 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Motherwell to Warrington Bank Quay every 2 hours. Tickets cost £70–120 and the journey takes 2h 31m.