Train from London to Chester: Tickets & Schedules

Next train departures

Next departures for London to Chester on January 27
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 go 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 $18, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day
3h 30mAverage Duration
165 milesDistance
11kgCO₂ emissions
Average Price$10 - $70Average Duration5h 50m
7kg CO₂e
Average Price$36 - $395Average Duration2h 4m
6kg CO₂e
Carpool
Average Price$18 - $48Average Duration3h 30m
11kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about traveling from London to Chester by train

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary 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 $36. The average price for this train route is around $120. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

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

    The average train ride duration from London to Chester is 2h 4m, covering a distance of 164 miles (264 km). The quickest train can get you there in 2h 3m and is operated by Avanti West Coast.

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

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

  4. What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from London to Chester?

    The earliest train departs from London to Chester at 7:43am. And the latest train departs at 8:02pm.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found
01/24
$115
01/25
No data
Today
$200
01/27
$69
01/28
$51
01/29
$50
01/30
$54
01/31
$64
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from London to Chester was searched and found on Jan 29, 2026 with a price of $50

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 $50 to $381 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 $50 which is on 2026-01-29.

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