The average train between Chester and Harlech takes 5h and the fastest train takes 3h 50m. The train service runs several times per day from Chester to Harlech. 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 4 hours between Chester and Harlech. The earliest departure is at 6:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chester is at 8:44 PM which arrives into Harlech at 11:22 AM. All services require a transfer at Llandudno Junction and take an average of 5h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Chester to Harlech. However, there are services departing from Chester station and arriving at Harlech station via Llandudno Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.
Chester to Harlech train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Chester station.
Chester to Harlech train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Blaenau Ffestiniog station.
Book your Chester to Harlech train tickets online with Transport for Wales.
The distance between Chester and Harlech is 89.3 km. The road distance is 142 km.
You can take a train from Chester to Harlech station via Llandudno Junction, Blaenau Ffestiniog, Blaenau Ffestiniog Station Stand C, and Minffordd Ffestiniog station in around 5h 25m.