The average train between Buffalo and Chester takes 12h 42m and the fastest train takes 10h 31m. The train service runs several times per day from Buffalo 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 3 times a day between Buffalo and Chester. The earliest departure is at 4:18 AM at night, and the last departure from Buffalo is at 12:15 PM which arrives into Chester at 4:42 AM. All services require a transfer at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and take an average of 12h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Buffalo to Chester. However, there are services departing from Buffalo station and arriving at Chester station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 42m.
Buffalo to Chester train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Buffalo station.
Buffalo to Chester train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at 30th Street Station.
The distance between Buffalo and Chester is 447.5 km. The road distance is 871 km.
You can take a train from Buffalo to Chester Transit Center via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and Gray 30th St Station in around 10h 57m.