The average train between Lancaster and Chester takes 1h 35m and the fastest train takes 1h 12m. There is an hourly train service from Lancaster 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 Lancaster and Chester. The earliest departure is at 5:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lancaster is at 10:20 PM which arrives into Chester at 11:50 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Lancaster to Chester. However, there are services departing from Lancaster station and arriving at Chester station via Warrington Bank Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 35m.
Lancaster to Chester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Lancaster station.
Lancaster to Chester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Chester station.
Book your Lancaster to Chester train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Northern Trains Limited and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Lancaster and Chester is 95.4 km. The road distance is 105 km.
You can take a train from Lancaster to Chester via Warrington Bank Quay in around 1h 34m.
