The average train between Bishop's Stortford and Chester takes 3h and the fastest train takes 2h 58m. There is a train service every few hours from Bishop's Stortford 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 2 hours between Bishop's Stortford and Chester. The earliest departure is at 7:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bishop's Stortford is at 7:07 PM which arrives into Chester at 10:06 PM. All services require a transfer at Tottenham Hale and take an average of 3h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Bishop's Stortford to Chester. However, there are services departing from Bishop's Stortford station and arriving at Chester station via Chester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.
Bishop's Stortford to Chester train services, operated by Stansted Express, depart from London Euston station.
Bishop's Stortford to Chester train services, operated by Stansted Express, arrive at Chester station.
Book your Bishop's Stortford to Chester train tickets online with Stansted Express, London Underground (Tube) and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Bishop's Stortford and Chester is 253.2 km. The road distance is 335 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from London Euston to Chester every 2 hours. Tickets cost £60–110 and the journey takes 2h 4m.