The average train between Motherwell and Chester takes 3h 17m and the fastest train takes 3h 4m. There is a train service every few hours from Motherwell 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 Motherwell and Chester. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Motherwell is at 8:21 PM which arrives into Chester at 11:50 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Motherwell to Chester. However, there are services departing from Motherwell station and arriving at Chester station via Warrington Bank Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.
Motherwell to Chester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Motherwell station.
Motherwell to Chester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Warrington Bank Quay station.
Book your Motherwell to Chester train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Northern Trains Limited and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Motherwell and Chester is 297.6 km. The road distance is 359 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Motherwell to Warrington Bank Quay every 2 hours. Tickets cost £70–110 and the journey takes 2h 31m.