The average train between Charlbury and Chester takes 4h 25m and the fastest train takes 3h 52m. There is a train service every few hours from Charlbury 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 hourly between Charlbury and Chester. The earliest departure is at 6:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Charlbury is at 11:49 PM which arrives into Chester at 10:06 AM. All services require a transfer at Oxford and take an average of 4h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 54m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Charlbury 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.
No, there is no direct train from Charlbury to Chester. However, there are services departing from Oxford station and arriving at Chester station via Stafford station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.
Charlbury to Chester train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Oxford station.
Charlbury to Chester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Chester station.
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The distance between Charlbury and Chester is 174.8 km. The road distance is 209 km.
You can take a train from Charlbury to Chester via Oxford and Stafford in around 4h 33m.