The average train between Glasgow and Chester takes 3h 40m and the fastest train takes 3h 20m. There is a train service every few hours from Glasgow 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 and Chester. The earliest departure is at 4:28 AM at night, and the last departure from Glasgow is at 8:06 PM which arrives into Chester at 11:50 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Glasgow to Chester. However, there are services departing from Glasgow station and arriving at Chester station via Warrington Bank Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.
Glasgow to Chester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Glasgow Central station.
Glasgow to Chester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Warrington Bank Quay station.
Book your Glasgow to Chester train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Northern Trains Limited and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Glasgow and Chester is 310.2 km. The road distance is 378 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Glasgow Central to Warrington Bank Quay hourly. Tickets cost £75–130 and the journey takes 2h 47m.