Chester to Nairn Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Chester and Nairn takes 10h 53m and the fastest train takes 7h 34m. The train service runs several times per day from Chester to Nairn. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

10h 53m
Duration: 429 mi
Distance: £173
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Glasgow

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Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Glasgow Centraltrain
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9h 52m

£131–256

Chester to Nairn train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Chester and Nairn. The earliest departure is at 7:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chester is at 11:23 PM which arrives into Nairn at 1:49 PM. All services require a transfer at Warrington Bank Quay and take an average of 10h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

8:20 AM → 3:54 PM
7h 34m • 4 changes
9:52 AM → 5:37 PM
7h 45m • 4 changes
11:26 AM → 7:17 PM
7h 51m • 4 changes
12:26 PM → 8:59 PM
8h 33m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

8:20 AM → 3:54 PM
7h 34m • 4 changes
9:52 AM → 5:37 PM
7h 45m • 4 changes
11:26 AM → 7:17 PM
7h 51m • 4 changes
12:26 PM → 8:59 PM
8h 33m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

8:20 AM → 3:54 PM
7h 34m • 4 changes
9:52 AM → 5:37 PM
7h 45m • 4 changes
11:26 AM → 7:17 PM
7h 51m • 4 changes
12:26 PM → 8:59 PM
8h 33m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

7:52 AM → 3:54 PM
8h 2m • 4 changes
9:52 AM → 5:37 PM
7h 45m • 4 changes
11:26 AM → 7:17 PM
7h 51m • 4 changes
12:26 PM → 8:56 PM
8h 30m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

9:39 AM → 6:18 PM
8h 39m • 4 changes
12:36 PM → 9:22 PM
8h 46m • 4 changes
1:36 PM → 10:02 PM
8h 26m • 4 changes
7:36 PM → 9:15 AM
Arrives next day
13h 39m • 4 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

8:20 AM → 3:54 PM
7h 34m • 4 changes
9:52 AM → 5:37 PM
7h 45m • 4 changes
11:26 AM → 7:17 PM
7h 51m • 4 changes
12:26 PM → 8:59 PM
8h 33m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

8:20 AM → 3:54 PM
7h 34m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

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