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The average train between Chester and Plymouth takes 5h 25m 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 25m
Duration
289 mi
Distance
£141
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Crewe to Birmingham New Streettrain train Liverpool Lime Street - Birmingham New Street / ...
  2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Plymouthtrain train Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
6h 7m
£117–206

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 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastCross Country5h 45m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Transport for WalesWest Midlands TrainsCross Country5h 16m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross Country5h 24m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross Country5h 16m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross Country5h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Transport for WalesCross CountryCross Country5h 49m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross Country5h 21m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross Country5h 15m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross Country5h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Transport for WalesWest Midlands TrainsCross Country4h 57m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastCross Country4h 52m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross Country5h 33m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross Country5h 19m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Transport for WalesWest Midlands TrainsCross Country5h 19m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross Country5h 24m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross Country5h 16m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross Country5h 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.

Map of how to get from Chester to Plymouth.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 289.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 25m

What companies run services between Chester, England and Plymouth, England?

You can take a train from Chester to Plymouth via Crewe and Birmingham New Street in around 6h 7m.

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