The average train between Chester and Newcastle-under-Lyme takes 51 min and the fastest train takes 48 min. There is a train service every few hours from Chester to Newcastle-under-Lyme. 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 Newcastle-under-Lyme. The earliest departure is at 4:58 AM at night, and the last departure from Chester is at 8:58 PM which arrives into Newcastle-under-Lyme at 9:50 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 51 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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1h 1m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Chester to Newcastle-under-Lyme? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Chester to Newcastle-under-Lyme. However, there are services departing from Chester station and arriving at Newcastle-under-Lyme station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 51 min.
Chester to Newcastle-under-Lyme train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Chester station.
Chester to Newcastle-under-Lyme train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Stoke-on-Trent station.
Book your Chester to Newcastle-under-Lyme train tickets online with Transport for Wales, East Midlands Railways and 3 other operators.
The distance between Chester and Newcastle-under-Lyme is 48.8 km. The road distance is 58 km.
You can take a train from Chester to Stoke-on-Trent via Crewe in around 59 min.