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Chester to Arbroath trains

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The average train between Chester and Arbroath takes 6h 15m and the fastest train takes 5h 8m. The train service runs several times per day from Chester to Arbroath. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 15m
Duration
310 mi
Distance
£127
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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6h 32m
£93–181

Chester to Arbroath train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Chester and Arbroath. The earliest departure is at 6:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chester is at 6:52 PM which arrives into Arbroath at 6:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Warrington Bank Quay and take an average of 6h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 5m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastCaledonian Sleeper11h 56m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h 10m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 8m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h 12m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 8m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h 10m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 8m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h 12m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 8m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h 10m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 8m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h 12m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 8m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h 10m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 8m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h 12m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 8m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h 10m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 8m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h 12m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 8m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h 10m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 8m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h 13m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 8m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Chester to Arbroath? 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.

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  • Distance: 309.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 15m

What companies run services between Chester, England and Arbroath, Scotland?

You can take a train from Chester to Arbroath via Warrington Bank Quay and Edinburgh Waverley in around 6h 32m.

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