Chester to Plymouth Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Chester and Plymouth takes 5h 26m and the fastest train takes 4h 52m. There is a train service every few hours from Chester to Plymouth. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 26m
Duration: 289 mi
Distance: £141
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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6h 6m

£117–196

Chester to Plymouth train times

Trains run hourly between Chester and Plymouth. The earliest departure is at 4:58 AM at night, and the last departure from Chester is at 9:42 PM which arrives into Plymouth at 12:51 PM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 5h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

7:32 AM → 12:48 PM
5h 16m • 2 changes
8:32 AM → 1:47 PM
5h 15m • 2 changes
9:32 AM → 2:47 PM
5h 15m • 2 changes
10:32 AM → 3:47 PM
5h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

5:27 AM → 10:47 AM
5h 19m • 2 changes
6:24 AM → 11:48 AM
5h 24m • 2 changes
7:32 AM → 12:48 PM
5h 16m • 2 changes
8:32 AM → 1:47 PM
5h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

5:27 AM → 10:47 AM
5h 19m • 2 changes
6:24 AM → 11:48 AM
5h 24m • 2 changes
7:32 AM → 12:48 PM
5h 16m • 2 changes
8:32 AM → 1:47 PM
5h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

4:58 AM → 10:47 AM
5h 49m • 2 changes
6:27 AM → 11:48 AM
5h 21m • 2 changes
7:32 AM → 12:47 PM
5h 15m • 2 changes
8:32 AM → 1:47 PM
5h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

8:57 AM → 1:54 PM
4h 57m • 2 changes
9:57 AM → 2:49 PM
4h 52m • 2 changes
10:14 AM → 3:47 PM
5h 33m • 2 changes
11:28 AM → 4:47 PM
5h 19m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

5:27 AM → 10:47 AM
5h 19m • 2 changes
6:24 AM → 11:48 AM
5h 24m • 2 changes
7:32 AM → 12:48 PM
5h 16m • 2 changes
8:32 AM → 1:47 PM
5h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

5:27 AM → 10:47 AM
5h 19m • 2 changes
6:24 AM → 11:48 AM
5h 24m • 2 changes
7:32 AM → 12:48 PM
5h 16m • 2 changes
8:32 AM → 1:47 PM
5h 15m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Chester to Plymouth? 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.