Carlisle to Chester Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Carlisle and Chester takes 2h 28m and the fastest train takes 2h 6m. There is an hourly train service from Carlisle 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 28m
Duration: 134 mi
Distance: £53
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

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2h 25m

£44–72

Carlisle to Chester train times

Trains run hourly between Carlisle and Chester. The earliest departure is at 5:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Carlisle is at 9:26 PM which arrives into Chester at 11:57 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

7:49 PM → 10:47 PM
2h 57m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:43 AM → 8:09 AM
2h 25m • 1 change
6:47 AM → 9:02 AM
2h 14m • 1 change
7:03 AM → 9:48 AM
2h 44m • 1 change
7:46 AM → 10:01 AM
2h 14m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:43 AM → 8:09 AM
2h 25m • 1 change
6:47 AM → 9:02 AM
2h 14m • 1 change
7:03 AM → 9:48 AM
2h 44m • 1 change
7:46 AM → 10:01 AM
2h 14m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:43 AM → 8:09 AM
2h 25m • 1 change
6:47 AM → 9:02 AM
2h 14m • 1 change
7:03 AM → 9:48 AM
2h 44m • 1 change
7:46 AM → 10:01 AM
2h 14m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:43 AM → 8:09 AM
2h 25m • 1 change
6:47 AM → 9:02 AM
2h 14m • 1 change
7:03 AM → 9:48 AM
2h 44m • 1 change
7:46 AM → 10:01 AM
2h 14m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

5:45 AM → 8:09 AM
2h 23m • 1 change
6:47 AM → 9:02 AM
2h 15m • 1 change
7:03 AM → 9:48 AM
2h 44m • 1 change
7:46 AM → 10:01 AM
2h 14m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

10:50 AM → 12:57 PM
2h 7m • 1 change
11:48 AM → 1:57 PM
2h 9m • 1 change
12:49 PM → 2:57 PM
2h 7m • 1 change
1:49 PM → 3:57 PM
2h 7m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

5:43 AM → 8:09 AM
2h 25m • 1 change
6:47 AM → 9:02 AM
2h 14m • 1 change
7:03 AM → 9:48 AM
2h 44m • 1 change
7:46 AM → 10:01 AM
2h 14m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Carlisle 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.