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The average train between Darwen and Chester takes 2h 30m and the fastest train takes 2h 5m. There is a train service every few hours from Darwen 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.

2h 30m
Duration
59 mi
Distance
£23
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Darwen to Manchester Victoriatrain train Blackburn - Manchester Victoria / ...
  2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Chestertrain train Leeds - Chester / ...
2h 30m
£20–36

Darwen to Chester train times

Trains run hourly between Darwen and Chester. The earliest departure is at 6:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Darwen is at 11:12 PM which arrives into Chester at 7:11 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 5m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 13m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 13m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 12m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 7m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 6m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 5m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 5m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 7m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 6m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 5m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 5m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 7m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 6m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 5m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 5m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Darwen 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.

Map of how to get from Darwen to Chester.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 59.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 30m

What companies run services between Darwen, Blackburn with Darwen, England and Chester, England?

You can take a train from Darwen to Chester via Manchester Victoria in around 2h 30m.

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