Train from London to Chester: Tickets & Timetables

Next train departures

Next departures from London to Chester on 27 January
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Avanti West CoastTrain
Euston Station
ChesterCheapest
Avanti West CoastTrain
Euston Station
ChesterFastest
Avanti West CoastTrain
Euston Station
ChesterNo tags
Avanti West CoastTrain
Euston Station
ChesterNo tags
Avanti West CoastTrain
Euston Station
ChesterNo tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 10:27 AM GMT.

Compare 3 ways to travel from London to Chester

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Carpool stands out as a good way to reach Chester. The journey takes about 3 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just R 282, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day
3h 30mAverage duration
266 kmDistance
11kgCO₂ emissions
Average priceR 150 - R 1 147Average duration5h 50m
7kg CO₂e
Average priceR 584 - R 6 488Average duration2h 4m
6kg CO₂e
Carpool
Average priceR 282 - R 776Average duration3h 30m
11kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from London to Chester by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

  1. How much is the train ticket from London to Chester?

    The cheapest train tickets from London to Chester start from R 584. The average price for this train route is around R 1 966. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the train journey from London to Chester?

    The average train journey time from London to Chester is 2h 4m, covering a distance of 264 km. The quickest train can get you there in 2h 3m and is operated by Avanti West Coast.

  3. Which train operators serve the London to Chester route?

    Several major train operators run on this route, with 6 trains available per day.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from London to Chester?

    The earliest train from London to Chester departs at 07:43. And the latest train departs at 20:02.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
24/01
R 1 883
25/01
No data
Today
R 3 275
27/01
R 1 120
28/01
R 825
29/01
R 815
30/01
R 887
31/01
R 1 042
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from London to Chester was searched and found on 29 Jan 2026 with a price of R 815

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from London to Chester as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 815 to R 6 256 for a train ticket from London to Chester based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 815, which is on 2026-01-29.

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