Chester to Essex Trains

Chester to Essex trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Chester and Essex takes 4h 34m and the fastest train takes 3h 31m. The train service runs several times per day from Chester to Essex. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 34m
Duration: 222 mi
Distance: £97
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Chester to London Eustontrain Chester - London Euston / ...
Take the train from London Liverpool Street to White Notleytrain London Liverpool Street - Braintree

4h 4m

£83–132

Chester to Essex train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Chester and Essex. The earliest departure is at 6:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chester is at 7:31 PM which arrives into Essex at 7:10 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 4h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

7:32 AM → 11:41 AM
4h 9m • 2 changes
8:32 AM → 12:41 PM
4h 9m • 2 changes
9:32 AM → 1:41 PM
4h 9m • 2 changes
10:32 AM → 2:41 PM
4h 9m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

6:24 AM → 10:41 AM
4h 17m • 2 changes
7:32 AM → 11:41 AM
4h 9m • 2 changes
8:32 AM → 12:41 PM
4h 9m • 2 changes
9:32 AM → 1:41 PM
4h 9m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

6:24 AM → 10:41 AM
4h 17m • 2 changes
7:32 AM → 11:41 AM
4h 9m • 2 changes
8:32 AM → 12:41 PM
4h 9m • 2 changes
9:32 AM → 1:41 PM
4h 9m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

6:27 AM → 10:41 AM
4h 14m • 2 changes
7:32 AM → 11:41 AM
4h 9m • 2 changes
8:32 AM → 12:41 PM
4h 9m • 2 changes
9:32 AM → 1:41 PM
4h 9m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

7:31 PM → 7:10 AM
Arrives next day
11h 39m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

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