Darlington to Chester Trains

Darlington to Chester trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Darlington and Chester takes 3h 17m and the fastest train takes 3h 1m. There is a train service every few hours from Darlington 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.

3h 17m
Duration: 151 mi
Distance: £53
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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3h 10m

£44–75

Darlington to Chester train times

Trains run hourly between Darlington and Chester. The earliest departure is at 4:56 AM at night, and the last departure from Darlington is at 9:37 PM which arrives into Chester at 1:23 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

1:35 PM → 4:57 PM
3h 21m • 1 change
2:35 PM → 5:57 PM
3h 21m • 1 change
3:35 PM → 6:57 PM
3h 21m • 1 change
4:35 PM → 7:58 PM
3h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:34 AM → 8:48 AM
3h 13m • 1 change
6:35 AM → 9:48 AM
3h 12m • 1 change
7:28 AM → 10:48 AM
3h 20m • 1 change
8:35 AM → 11:49 AM
3h 14m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

4:56 AM → 8:48 AM
3h 52m • 1 change
6:35 AM → 9:48 AM
3h 12m • 1 change
7:28 AM → 10:48 AM
3h 20m • 1 change
8:35 AM → 11:49 AM
3h 14m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

4:56 AM → 8:48 AM
3h 52m • 1 change
6:35 AM → 9:48 AM
3h 12m • 1 change
7:28 AM → 10:48 AM
3h 20m • 1 change
8:35 AM → 11:49 AM
3h 14m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

4:56 AM → 8:48 AM
3h 52m • 1 change
6:35 AM → 9:48 AM
3h 12m • 1 change
7:28 AM → 10:48 AM
3h 20m • 1 change
8:35 AM → 11:49 AM
3h 14m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

4:56 AM → 8:48 AM
3h 52m • 1 change
6:35 AM → 9:48 AM
3h 12m • 1 change
7:28 AM → 10:48 AM
3h 20m • 1 change
8:35 AM → 11:49 AM
3h 14m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

4:56 AM → 8:48 AM
3h 52m • 1 change
6:35 AM → 9:48 AM
3h 12m • 1 change
7:28 AM → 10:48 AM
3h 20m • 1 change
8:35 AM → 11:48 AM
3h 12m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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