The average train between Chester and Downingtown takes 2h 13m and the fastest train takes 1h 11m. The train service runs several times per day from Chester to Downingtown. 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 3 hours between Chester and Downingtown. The earliest departure is at 8:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chester is at 10:44 PM which arrives into Downingtown at 5:48 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Chester to Downingtown. However, there are services departing from Chester station and arriving at Downingtown station via Gray 30th St Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 13m.
Chester to Downingtown train services, operated by SEPTA, depart from Chester Transit Center station.
Chester to Downingtown train services, operated by SEPTA, arrive at Downingtown Amtrak station.
The distance between Chester and Downingtown is 34.3 km. The road distance is 71 km.
You can take a train from Chester Transit Center to Downingtown Amtrak via 30th Street Station in around 2h 13m.