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Cheap train tickets from London to Chester

Showing times and prices for Sep 29

Cheapest

€34

Average

€62

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London to Chester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

08:46AM2h58

London Euston

11:44AMChester

€341One-way

1 transfer

09:46AM2h58

London Euston

12:44PMChester

€341One-way

1 transfer

08:33AM2h11

London Euston

10:44AMChester

€631One-way

1 transfer

09:33AM2h11

London Euston

11:44AMChester

€801One-way

1 transfer

09:02AM2h03

London Euston

11:05AMChester

€991One-way

0 transfers

Train schedule from London to Chester

Showing trains for tomorrow, Friday, September 29

Avanti West Coast

08:33AM2h11

London Euston

10:44AMChester

1 transfer

West Midlands Railway

08:46AM2h58

London Euston

11:44AMChester

1 transfer

Avanti West Coast

09:02AM2h03

London Euston

11:05AMChester

0 transfers

Avanti West Coast

09:33AM2h11

London Euston

11:44AMChester

1 transfer

West Midlands Railway

09:46AM2h58

London Euston

12:44PMChester

1 transfer

Avanti West Coast

10:02AM2h04

London Euston

12:06PMChester

0 transfers

Avanti West Coast

10:33AM2h11

London Euston

12:44PMChester

1 transfer

Avanti West Coast

11:33AM2h11

London Euston

01:44PMChester

1 transfer

Avanti West Coast

12:02PM2h05

London Euston

02:07PMChester

0 transfers

Avanti West Coast

12:33PM2h11

London Euston

02:44PMChester

1 transfer

Avanti West Coast

01:02PM2h03

London Euston

03:05PMChester

0 transfers

Avanti West Coast

01:33PM2h11

London Euston

03:44PMChester

1 transfer

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Fastest train times from London to Chester

Showing times and prices for Sep 29

Fastest Journey

2 h 3 m

Average

2 h 5 m

Trains per day

Distance

265 km

Of the 5 trains that leave London for Chester every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Fastest

09:02AM2h03

London Euston

11:05AMChester

€931One-way

0 transfers

Fastest

01:02PM2h03

London Euston

03:05PMChester

€931One-way

0 transfers

10:02AM2h04

London Euston

12:06PMChester

€931One-way

0 transfers

12:02PM2h05

London Euston

02:07PMChester

€931One-way

0 transfers

09:33AM2h11

London Euston

11:44AMChester

€761One-way

1 transfer

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Overview: Train from London to Chester

	Distance	164 miles (265 km)
	Average train duration	2 h 4 min
	Average train ticket price	$36 (€33)
	Train frequency	31 a day
	Direct train	Yes, there are 7 direct trains a day
	Train companies	West Midlands Railway, Transport for Wales, Chiltern Railways or Avanti West Coast

Trains from London to Chester cover the 164 miles (265 km) long trip taking on average 2 h 4 min with our travel partners like West Midlands Railway, Transport for Wales, Chiltern Railways or Avanti West Coast. Normally, there are 31 trains operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest train tickets for this route for as low as $36 (€33), but the average price of train tickets is $36 (€33). Travelers depart most frequently from London Victoria and arrive in Chester.

Train companies: Chiltern Railways from London to Chester trains

Buy your official Chiltern Railways train tickets to Chester from London from $36 (€33) with Omio. Find train times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most convenient trip.

Chiltern Railways is a train company based in the United Kingdom with trains between London and Chester. It operates services from London Marylebone to Birmingham Snow Hill, Oxford, Banbury, Aylesbury, High Wycombe, and Stratford-upon-Avon. It also runs services from Birmingham Moor Street to Stratford-upon-Avon. Chiltern Railways offers a range of train types, including InterCity 125, Class 165 and Class 168 trains. These trains are equipped with comfortable seating, air conditioning, power sockets, and free Wi-Fi. The company offers a variety of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, Off-Peak, and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include a café bar, a shop, and a quiet coach. The most popular routes for Chiltern Railways are London Marylebone to Birmingham Snow Hill, Oxford, and High Wycombe.

Trains from London to Chester: Journey Details

Trains from London to Chester depart every hour, 7 days a week and run directly with no changes required. The major company providing services on the London to Chester route is Virgin Trains, whose trains depart from London Euston. The earliest weekday service departs at around 7 a.m. and run until just before midnight. All direct trains take just over 2 hours to reach Chester. Indirect journeys can also be made via London Midland services to Crewe, which works out at around the same total journey time.

Taking the Train from London

All trains from London to Chester depart from London Euston, which is located just to the north of the city centre. Euston is well connected to other parts of London via the Victoria and Northern lines. The Hammersmith and City, Metropolitan and Circle lines also available at the nearby Euston Square station. Euston is also a bus terminus, with connections to destinations to the north, west and south, including West End hotels. Expect the journey from the city centre to take around 20 minutes.

Getting into Chester by Train

Chester is one of the UK's oldest cities, having once been one of the largest Roman settlements in Britain. There are plenty of historical sites to visit, such as Chester Castle, the city Cathedral and the ruins of ancient Deva, as well as more modern attractions like Chester Race Course. From the station, the circular 40 bus route provides easy access to the city centre and the race course. It runs from 7 a.m. until around 6:30 p.m., so cabs might be necessary if you are arriving late at night or very early in the morning.

Train tickets from London to Chester: when to book to save $

Time	Price	Savings
1 week earlier	30 €
2 weeks earlier	29 €	3%
3 weeks earlier	29 €	3%
1 month before	29 €	3%
2 months earlier	23 €	30%

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FAQs: Trains from London to Chester

FAQs: Travel by train from London to Chester easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from London to Chester.

Cheap train tickets from London to Chester can start from as little as $36 (€33) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for London to Chester is $36 (€33); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The average journey time by train from London to Chester is 2 h 4 min to travel the 164 mile (265 km) long journey, with around there are 31 trains per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.

The first train from London to Chester leaves at 7: 46 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from London to Chester leaves at 9: 02 AM.

Yes, it is possible to travel from London to Chester without having to change trains with Avanti West Coast. There are 7 direct trains from London to Chester each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.

When taking a train from London to Chester, you can count on West Midlands Railway, Transport for Wales, Chiltern Railways or Avanti West Coast for the best way to get you to Chester. You can also check all possible train companies who offer a service from London to Chester and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.

Passengers board the train most frequently from London Victoria, which is located around 1.8 miles (2.9 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Chester, located 1.3 miles (2.1 km) away from the city centre.

A trip to Chester from London is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2 h 4 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month for a train from London to Chester is March.

However, you have options as you can travel from London to Chester 2 different ways: bus or flight.

Important Stations and Airports for this connection

London

Chester

The major railway station for departures from London is London Victoria. Read all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at London Victoria for your journey to Chester from London.

London Victoria Wifi

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Wifi

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Address

London Victoria station, Victoria Street, London, Greater London, SW1V 1JU

Phone Number

+44 3450774224

Public transit options for London Victoria

Onward travel information: Victoria Bus Station at Station Front
Location for Rail Replacement Services: When weekend engineering dictate that replacement bus services will operate, these will usually depart from the immediate Station front/Terminus Place. Travel from London Victoria is usually conveyed by London Buses in these instances. Check posters and staff for more details.
Metro: Underground services: Victoria Line, District Line and Circle Line

London St Pancras International Wifi

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Wifi

Lockers

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Address

Pancras Road, London, Greater London, N1C 4QP, UK

Phone Number

+44 2078437688, +44 2074314001

Ticket Office Hours

Mon - Fri: 05: 45 - 22: 00 | Sat: 06: 00 - 21: 00 | Sun: 08: 00 - 22: 15

Public transit options for London St Pancras International

Subway lines: Circle Line, Hammersmith & City Line, Metropolitan Line, Northern Line, Piccadilly Line, Victoria Line
Train lines: Overground line, High Speed 1, Eurostar
Bus lines: 326, 139

London Euston Wifi

Amenities at station

Wifi

Lockers

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ATM

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Address

Euston Road, London, Greater London, NW1 2RT, United Kingdom

Phone Number

+44 3457114141

Ticket Office Hours

Mon - Fri: 06: 00 - 00: 00 | Sat: 06: 00 - 23: 00 | Sun: 07: 00 - 00: 00

Public transit options for London Euston

Tube lines: Circle, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan, Northern (Bank and Charing Cross branches), Victoria
Overground lines: Watford DC
Bus lines: 18, 30, 59, 68, 73, 91, 168, 205, 253, 390, N5, N20, N73, N91, N205, N253
Rail lines: London North Western Railway, London Overground, Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper
Location for Rail Replacement Services: Go to Platform 2, there is a gate adjacent to the station from the main road.

London Paddington Wifi

Amenities at station

Wifi

Lockers

Shopping

Parking

ATM

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Address

Praed Street, London, Greater London, W2 1HQ, United Kingdom

Phone Number

+44 3457114141, +44 3451652030

Ticket Office Hours

24/7

Public transit options for London Paddington

Underground lines: Bakerloo Line, Circle Line, District Line, Hammersmith Line
Bus lines: N7, 23, 27, N27, 36, 205, N205, 332, 7, 46, A1, 18, N18
Train lines: Great Western Main Line, Heathrow Express
Metro: Tube Lines.

London Kings Cross Wifi

Amenities at station

Wifi

Lockers

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Parking

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Address

Euston Rd, London N1 9AL, United Kingdom

Phone Number

+44 3457114141, +44 2074314001

Ticket Office Hours

Mon - Fri: 05: 00 - 01: 36 | Sat: 05: 00 - 00: 36 | Sun: 05: 30 - 01: 36

Public transit options for London Kings Cross

Underground lines: Circle, Piccadilly, Hammersmith & City, Northern, Metropolitan, Victoria
Bus lines: 10, 17, 30, 45, 46, 59, 63, 73, 91, 205, 214, 259, 390, 476
Train lines: Thameslink, Grand Central, Hull, London North Eastern, Gatwick Express
Metro: N/A

London Waterloo Wifi

Amenities at station

Wifi

Shopping

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ATM

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Address

London Waterloo station, Station Approach, London, Greater London. SE1 8SW

Phone Number

+44 3451652030

Public transit options for London Waterloo

Onward travel information: Waterloo is well connected to London's public transport network. Waterloo Underground station serves the Bakerloo, Jubilee, Northern and Waterloo & City Lines. Plan a journey - Transport for London (tfl. Gov. Uk) Buses depart from several points around the station. All Transport for London Buses are accessible with step free access and have a dedicated mobility space. Buses from Waterloo (tfl. Gov. Uk) The station has a dedicated taxi rank for London Black Taxis on the roadway outside exit 3. Santander Hire Bicycles are available from the docking stations outside. Santander Cycles - Transport for London (tfl. Gov. Uk) Waterloo is within easy walking distance of the South Bank and a number of visitor attractions. Walking - Transport for London (tfl. Gov. Uk).
Metro: Waterloo Underground station is served by the Bakerloo, Jubilee, Northern and Waterloo & City Lines. Step free access is available to and from the Jubilee Line. For more information on London Transport accessibility: Plan an accessible journey - Transport for London (tfl. Gov. Uk).

Heathrow Airport T123 Wifi

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Wifi

Shopping

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Address

Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 station, Inner Ring Road, Heathrow Airport, Greater London, TW6 1WD

Public transit options for Heathrow Airport T123

Onward travel information: National Rail trains serving London Paddington National Express coaches to Victoria Coach Station and Gatwick Airport London Underground
Metro: Connection available with the London Underground (Piccadilly Line)

London Liverpool Street Wifi

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Wifi

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Address

London Liverpool Street station, Bishopsgate, London, Greater London, EC2M 7PY

Phone Number

+44 345 711 4141

Public transit options for London Liverpool Street

Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement transport stop on either Liverpool Street (outside the station entrance), or beside Platform 10, depending on operational requirements
Metro: Liverpool Street underground station has connections to the Central, Circle, Hammersmith & City and Metropolitan lines.

London Bridge Wifi

Amenities at station

Wifi

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Address

London Bridge station, Tooley Street / St Thomas Street, London, Greater London, SE1 3QX

Phone Number

+44 345 711 4141

Public transit options for London Bridge

Onward travel information: The Bus Station is located directly outside the main entrance at upper level. There are also bus stops outside on Tooley Street. For further information on buses, a bus information kiosk is also located outside the main doors of the station at upper level.
Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement bus services are usually found outside the front of the station. However this is sometimes subject to change. Please check engineering posters or consult a member of staff.
Metro: For North and North East Kent and South East London

London Marylebone Wifi

Amenities at station

Wifi

Shopping

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ATM

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Address

London Marylebone station, Great Central House, Melcombe Place, London, NW1 6JJ

Public transit options for London Marylebone

Location for Rail Replacement Services: At station entrance.
Metro: Bakerloo Line.

London Blackfriars Wifi

Amenities at station

Wifi

Shopping

Parking

ATM

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Accessibility

Address

London Blackfriars station, Queen Victoria Street, London, EC4V 4DY

Heathrow Airport T5 Parking

Amenities at station

Parking

Accessibility

Address

Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 station, Terminal 5, Heathrow Airport, Greater London, TW6 2GA

London Charing Cross Shopping

Amenities at station

Shopping

Parking

ATM

Accessibility

Address

London Charing Cross station, The Strand, London, Greater London, WC2N 5HF

Public transit options for London Charing Cross

Metro: Bakerloo Line Northern Line.

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