Burnley to Chester Trains

Burnley to Chester trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Burnley and Chester takes 2h 29m and the fastest train takes 1h 50m. There is a train service every few hours from Burnley 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.

2h 29m
Duration: 68 mi
Distance: £27
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

best

Take the train from Burnley Manchester Road to Prestontrain
Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Chestertrain

2h 10m

£22–40

Burnley to Chester train times

Trains run hourly between Burnley and Chester. The earliest departure is at 7:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Burnley is at 11:06 PM which arrives into Chester at 6:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 2h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

5:06 PM → 6:57 PM
1h 51m • 2 changes
6:06 PM → 7:58 PM
1h 52m • 2 changes
7:06 PM → 8:58 PM
1h 52m • 2 changes
8:06 PM → 9:57 PM
1h 50m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

7:03 AM → 9:02 AM
1h 59m • 2 changes
8:03 AM → 10:01 AM
1h 58m • 2 changes
9:03 AM → 11:01 AM
1h 58m • 2 changes
10:03 AM → 12:01 PM
1h 58m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

7:03 AM → 9:02 AM
1h 59m • 2 changes
8:03 AM → 10:01 AM
1h 58m • 2 changes
9:03 AM → 11:01 AM
1h 58m • 2 changes
10:03 AM → 12:01 PM
1h 58m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

7:03 AM → 9:02 AM
1h 59m • 2 changes
8:03 AM → 10:01 AM
1h 58m • 2 changes
9:03 AM → 11:01 AM
1h 58m • 2 changes
10:03 AM → 12:01 PM
1h 58m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Burnley 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.

Trip Overview

Train

Burnley to Chester train times

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

5:06 PM → 6:57 PM

6:06 PM → 7:58 PM

7:06 PM → 8:58 PM

8:06 PM → 9:57 PM

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

7:03 AM → 9:02 AM

8:03 AM → 10:01 AM

9:03 AM → 11:01 AM

10:03 AM → 12:01 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

7:03 AM → 9:02 AM

8:03 AM → 10:01 AM

9:03 AM → 11:01 AM

10:03 AM → 12:01 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

7:03 AM → 9:02 AM

8:03 AM → 10:01 AM

9:03 AM → 11:01 AM

10:03 AM → 12:01 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Burnley Manchester Road to Preston

Train from Warrington Bank Quay to Chester

Burnley to Chester trains

Find Transport to Chester

Trip Overview

Train

Burnley to Chester train times

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

5:06 PM → 6:57 PM

6:06 PM → 7:58 PM

7:06 PM → 8:58 PM

8:06 PM → 9:57 PM

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

7:03 AM → 9:02 AM

8:03 AM → 10:01 AM

9:03 AM → 11:01 AM

10:03 AM → 12:01 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

7:03 AM → 9:02 AM

8:03 AM → 10:01 AM

9:03 AM → 11:01 AM

10:03 AM → 12:01 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

7:03 AM → 9:02 AM

8:03 AM → 10:01 AM

9:03 AM → 11:01 AM

10:03 AM → 12:01 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Burnley Manchester Road to Preston

Train from Warrington Bank Quay to Chester

Train trips from Burnley

Train trips to Chester

Alternative transport options