The average train between Hornchurch and Chester takes 3h 6m and the fastest train takes 3h 2m. There is a train service every few hours from Hornchurch 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 every 2 hours between Hornchurch and Chester. The earliest departure is at 6:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hornchurch is at 7:03 PM which arrives into Chester at 10:09 PM. All services require a transfer at Cannon Street station and take an average of 3h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Hornchurch to Chester? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Hornchurch to Chester. However, there are services departing from Hornchurch station and arriving at Chester station via Cannon Street station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.
Hornchurch to Chester train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from Hornchurch station.
Hornchurch to Chester train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Chester station.
The distance between Hornchurch and Chester is 278.4 km. The road distance is 315 km.
You can take a subway from Hornchurch station to Chester via Cannon Street station, Bank station, Euston station, London Euston, Bletchley, and Birmingham International in around 7h 8m.