The average train between Montrose and Chester takes 7h 11m and the fastest train takes 5h 49m. The train service runs several times per day from Montrose 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 4 hours between Montrose and Chester. The earliest departure is at 6:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Montrose is at 10:13 PM which arrives into Chester at 2:57 PM. All services require a transfer at Haymarket and take an average of 7h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Montrose to Chester. However, there are services departing from Montrose station and arriving at Chester station via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 11m.
Montrose to Chester train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Montrose station.
Montrose to Chester train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Warrington Bank Quay station.
Book your Montrose to Chester train tickets online with Cross Country, Avanti West Coast and 3 other operators.
The distance between Montrose and Chester is 392.4 km. The road distance is 516 km.
You can take a train from Montrose to Chester via Haymarket and Warrington Bank Quay in around 6h 22m.