Nelson to Chester Trains

Nelson to Chester trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Nelson and Chester takes 3h 15m and the fastest train takes 2h 29m. There is a train service every few hours from Nelson 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 15m
Duration: 71 mi
Distance: £28
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

best

Take the train from Nelson to Prestontrain
Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Chestertrain

2h 43m

£23–42

Nelson to Chester train times

Trains run hourly between Nelson and Chester. The earliest departure is at 5:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nelson is at 10:55 PM which arrives into Chester at 6:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 3h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

3:55 PM → 6:49 PM
2h 54m • 2 changes
4:55 PM → 7:49 PM
2h 54m • 2 changes
5:55 PM → 8:47 PM
2h 52m • 2 changes
6:55 PM → 10:02 PM
3h 7m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

5:55 AM → 8:48 AM
2h 53m • 2 changes
6:55 AM → 9:48 AM
2h 53m • 2 changes
7:55 AM → 10:48 AM
2h 53m • 2 changes
8:55 AM → 11:49 AM
2h 54m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

5:55 AM → 8:48 AM
2h 53m • 2 changes
6:55 AM → 9:48 AM
2h 53m • 2 changes
7:55 AM → 10:48 AM
2h 53m • 2 changes
8:55 AM → 11:49 AM
2h 54m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

5:55 AM → 8:48 AM
2h 53m • 2 changes
6:55 AM → 9:48 AM
2h 53m • 2 changes
7:55 AM → 10:48 AM
2h 53m • 2 changes
8:55 AM → 11:49 AM
2h 54m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Nelson 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.