The average train between Glasgow Central and Chester takes 3h 35m and the fastest train takes 3h 20m. There is a train service every few hours from Glasgow Central 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 Glasgow Central and Chester. The earliest departure is at 4:28 AM at night, and the last departure from Glasgow Central is at 8:06 PM which arrives into Chester at 11:50 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Glasgow Central to Chester. However, there are services departing from Glasgow Central station and arriving at Chester station via Warrington Bank Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.
Glasgow Central to Chester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Glasgow Central station.
Glasgow Central to Chester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Warrington Bank Quay station.
Book your Glasgow Central to Chester train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Northern Trains Limited and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Glasgow Central and Chester is 309.6 km. The road distance is 378 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Glasgow Central to Warrington Bank Quay hourly. Tickets cost £70–120 and the journey takes 2h 47m.
