The average train between Chester and Ypres takes 8h 53m and the fastest train takes 6h 12m. The train service runs several times per day from Chester to Ypres. 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 every 4 hours between Chester and Ypres. The earliest departure is at 6:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chester is at 7:31 PM which arrives into Ypres at 11:44 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 8h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Chester to Ypres. However, there are services departing from Chester station and arriving at Ypres station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 53m.
Chester to Ypres train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Chester station.
Chester to Ypres train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Lille Europe station.
Book your Chester to Ypres train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Eurostar and 3 other operators.
The distance between Chester and Ypres is 473 km. The road distance is 618 km.
You can take a train from Chester to Ypres via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Lille Europe, Gare Jean Lebas, Roubaix, and Courtrai in around 6h 50m.