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Chester to Nairn trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Chester and Nairn takes 8h 39m and the fastest train takes 7h 41m. There is at least one train 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.

8h 39m
Duration
480 mi
Distance
£202
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Chester to Nairn train times

Trains run once daily between Chester and Nairn. The earliest departure is at 10:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chester is at 1:36 PM which arrives into Nairn at 10:02 PM. All services require a transfer at Warrington Bank Quay and take an average of 8h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail8h 51m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail8h 51m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail8h 51m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail8h 51m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail8h 50m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail7h 41m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail8h 26m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail8h 51m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Chester to Nairn? 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: 479.6 mi
  • Duration: 8h 39m

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

You can take a train from Chester to Nairn via Warrington Bank Quay, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 9h 33m.

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