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Chester to Wellingborough trains

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The average train between Chester and Wellingborough takes 4h and the fastest train takes 2h 55m. There is a train service every few hours from Chester to Wellingborough. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h
Duration
134 mi
Distance
£58
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Leicester

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  1. Take the train from Crewe to Nuneatontrain train
  2. Take the train from Nuneaton to Leicestertrain train
  3. Take the train from Leicester to Ketteringtrain train
3h 52m
£40–97

Chester to Wellingborough train times

Trains run hourly between Chester and Wellingborough. The earliest departure is at 4:58 AM at night, and the last departure from Chester is at 9:34 PM which arrives into Wellingborough at 7:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 4h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross CountryEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways9h 50m • 4 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastCross CountryEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways2h 57m • 4 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastCross CountryEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways2h 55m • 4 changes

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    Transport for WalesLumoCross CountryEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways2h 57m • 4 changes

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    Avanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross CountryEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways3h 23m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastCross CountryEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways2h 57m • 4 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastCross CountryEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways2h 55m • 4 changes

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    Transport for WalesLumoCross CountryEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways2h 57m • 4 changes

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    Avanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross CountryEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways3h 23m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastCross CountryEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways2h 57m • 4 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastCross CountryEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways2h 55m • 4 changes

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    Transport for WalesLumoCross CountryEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways2h 57m • 4 changes

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    Avanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross CountryEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways3h 23m • 4 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Chester to Wellingborough? 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 Wellingborough.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 133.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h

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

You can take a train from Chester to Wellingborough via Crewe, Nuneaton, Leicester, and Kettering in around 3h 52m.

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