The average train between Yate and Chester takes 3h 32m and the fastest train takes 3h 13m. The train service runs several times per day from Yate 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 3 hours between Yate and Chester. The earliest departure is at 6:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Yate is at 5:09 PM which arrives into Chester at 9:05 PM. All services require a transfer at Bristol Parkway and take an average of 3h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Yate 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 Yate to Chester. However, there are services departing from Yate station and arriving at Chester station via Stafford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.
Yate to Chester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bristol Parkway station.
Yate to Chester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Chester station.
Book your Yate to Chester train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Cross Country and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Yate and Chester is 186.2 km. The road distance is 262 km.
You can take a train from Yate to Chester via Bristol Parkway and Stafford in around 4h 37m.