Essex to Chester Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Essex and Chester takes 4h 33m and the fastest train takes 3h 28m. The train service runs several times per day from Essex 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.

4h 33m
Duration: 223 mi
Distance: £95
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from White Notley to London Liverpool Streettrain Braintree - London Liverpool Street
Take the train from London Euston to Chestertrain London Euston - Chester / ...

4h 11m

£82–127

Essex to Chester train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Essex and Chester. The earliest departure is at 7:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essex is at 9:08 PM which arrives into Chester at 10:07 AM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 4h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

5:08 PM → 9:07 PM
3h 58m • 2 changes
6:41 PM → 10:09 PM
3h 28m • 2 changes
9:08 PM → 10:07 AM
Arrives next day
12h 58m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

7:35 AM → 11:13 AM
3h 38m • 2 changes
8:22 AM → 12:06 PM
3h 43m • 2 changes
9:10 AM → 1:06 PM
3h 55m • 2 changes
10:08 AM → 2:06 PM
3h 57m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

7:08 AM → 11:05 AM
3h 57m • 2 changes
8:08 AM → 12:05 PM
3h 57m • 2 changes
9:08 AM → 1:06 PM
3h 57m • 2 changes
10:08 AM → 2:06 PM
3h 57m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

7:35 AM → 11:13 AM
3h 38m • 2 changes
8:22 AM → 12:06 PM
3h 43m • 2 changes
9:10 AM → 1:06 PM
3h 55m • 2 changes
10:08 AM → 2:06 PM
3h 57m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

7:35 AM → 11:13 AM
3h 38m • 2 changes
8:22 AM → 12:06 PM
3h 43m • 2 changes
9:10 AM → 1:06 PM
3h 55m • 2 changes
10:08 AM → 2:06 PM
3h 57m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

7:35 AM → 11:13 AM
3h 38m • 2 changes
8:22 AM → 12:06 PM
3h 43m • 2 changes
9:10 AM → 1:06 PM
3h 55m • 2 changes
10:08 AM → 2:06 PM
3h 57m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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