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The average train between Bath and Chester takes 4h 28m and the fastest train takes 3h 31m. The train service runs several times per day from Bath 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.

4h 28m
Duration
174 mi
Distance
£74
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Bath Spa to Newport (S Wales)train train Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
  2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Chestertrain train Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
4h 35m
£61–103

Bath to Chester train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Bath and Chester. The earliest departure is at 8:29 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bath is at 10:38 PM which arrives into Chester at 8:19 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales3h 56m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales3h 58m • 1 change

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    Arrives next day

    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales3h 51m • 1 change

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    Arrives next day

    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales9h 50m • 1 change

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales3h 47m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales3h 40m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales3h 41m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales3h 42m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales3h 47m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales3h 40m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales3h 41m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales3h 42m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales3h 47m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales3h 40m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales3h 41m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales3h 42m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales3h 47m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales3h 40m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales3h 41m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales3h 42m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales3h 47m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales3h 40m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales3h 41m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales3h 42m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales3h 49m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bath 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.

Map of how to get from Bath to Chester.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 173.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 28m

What companies run services between Bath, England and Chester, England?

You can take a train from Bath Spa to Chester via Newport (S Wales) in around 4h 35m.

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