The average train between Hinckley and Chester takes 2h 10m and the fastest train takes 1h 40m. There is a train service every few hours from Hinckley 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 Hinckley and Chester. The earliest departure is at 7:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hinckley is at 10:46 PM which arrives into Chester at 12:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Nuneaton and take an average of 2h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Hinckley to Chester. However, there are services departing from Hinckley station and arriving at Chester station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 10m.
Hinckley to Chester train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Nuneaton station.
Hinckley to Chester train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Chester station.
Book your Hinckley to Chester train tickets online with Cross Country, West Midlands Trains and 3 other operators.
The distance between Hinckley and Chester is 124.9 km. The road distance is 138 km.
You can take a train from Hinckley to Chester via Nuneaton and Crewe in around 2h 16m.