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Lockerbie to Chester trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Lockerbie and Chester takes 3h 20m and the fastest train takes 2h 35m. There is a train service every few hours from Lockerbie 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.

3h 20m
Duration
160 mi
Distance
£61
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Carlisle

best
  1. Take the train from Lockerbie to Carlisletrain train
  2. Take the train from Carlisle to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train
  3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Chestertrain train
3h 13m
£49–90

Lockerbie to Chester train times

Trains run hourly between Lockerbie and Chester. The earliest departure is at 5:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lockerbie is at 9:12 PM which arrives into Chester at 8:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Carlisle and take an average of 3h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales2h 48m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales2h 45m • 2 changes

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    LumoAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales2h 49m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales2h 44m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 12m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited2h 50m • 2 changes

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    LumoAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales3h 8m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited2h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 1m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited2h 50m • 2 changes

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    LumoAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales3h 8m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited2h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 1m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited2h 50m • 2 changes

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    LumoAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales3h 8m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited2h 49m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Lockerbie 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.

Map of how to get from Lockerbie to Chester.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 159.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 20m

What companies run services between Lockerbie, Scotland and Chester, England?

You can take a train from Lockerbie to Chester via Carlisle and Warrington Bank Quay in around 3h 13m.

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