The average train between Chester and Loughborough takes 3h 8m and the fastest train takes 2h 13m. There is a train service every few hours from Chester to Loughborough. 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 Chester and Loughborough. The earliest departure is at 5:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chester is at 8:58 PM which arrives into Loughborough at 4:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 3h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Chester to Loughborough. However, there are services departing from Chester station and arriving at Loughborough station via Derby. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.
Chester to Loughborough train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Crewe station.
Chester to Loughborough train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Derby station.
Book your Chester to Loughborough train tickets online with Transport for Wales and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Chester and Loughborough is 122.7 km. The road distance is 142 km.
East Midlands Railways operates a train from Crewe to Derby hourly. Tickets cost £25–40 and the journey takes 1h 15m.