The average train between Wokingham and Chester takes 4h 52m and the fastest train takes 4h 7m. There is a train service every few hours from Wokingham 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 Wokingham and Chester. The earliest departure is at 12:55 AM at night, and the last departure from Wokingham is at 8:21 PM which arrives into Chester at 6:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Reading and take an average of 4h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Wokingham to Chester? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Wokingham to Chester. However, there are services departing from Wokingham station and arriving at Chester station via Stafford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.
Wokingham to Chester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Wokingham to Chester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Chester station.
Book your Wokingham to Chester train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Cross Country and 2 other operators.
The distance between Wokingham and Chester is 242.2 km. The road distance is 286 km.
You can take a train from Wokingham to Chester via Reading and Stafford in around 4h 44m.