The average train between Chippenham and Chester takes 5h 17m and the fastest train takes 4h. The train service runs several times per day from Chippenham to Chester. 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 3 hours between Chippenham and Chester. The earliest departure is at 12:49 AM at night, and the last departure from Chippenham is at 10:11 PM which arrives into Chester at 8:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Bristol Temple Meads and take an average of 5h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Chippenham to Chester? 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 Chippenham to Chester. However, there are services departing from Chippenham station and arriving at Chester station via Newport (S Wales). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.
Chippenham to Chester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.
Chippenham to Chester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Chester station.
Book your Chippenham to Chester train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Chippenham and Chester is 199.4 km. The road distance is 300 km.
You can take a train from Chippenham to Chester via Bristol Temple Meads and Newport (S Wales) in around 4h 54m.