The average train between Dewsbury and Chester takes 2h 26m and the fastest train takes 1h 51m. There is a train service every few hours from Dewsbury 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 hourly between Dewsbury and Chester. The earliest departure is at 5:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dewsbury is at 10:26 PM which arrives into Chester at 12:45 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Dewsbury to Chester. However, there are services departing from Dewsbury station and arriving at Chester station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 26m.
Dewsbury to Chester train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Dewsbury station.
Dewsbury to Chester train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Chester station.
Book your Dewsbury to Chester train tickets online with TransPennine Express, Transport for Wales and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Dewsbury and Chester is 100.4 km. The road distance is 120 km.
You can take a train from Dewsbury to Chester via Manchester Piccadilly in around 2h 16m.