The average train between New Haven and Chester takes 4h 26m and the fastest train takes 3h 46m. The train service runs several times per day from New Haven 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 2 hours between New Haven and Chester. The earliest departure is at 7:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from New Haven is at 10:20 PM which arrives into Chester at 4:42 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from New Haven to Chester. However, there are services departing from New Haven station and arriving at Chester station via 30th Street Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.
New Haven to Chester train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from New Haven station.
New Haven to Chester train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at 30th Street Station.
The distance between New Haven and Chester is 261.5 km. The road distance is 286 km.
Amtrak operates a train from New Haven to 30th Street Station hourly. Tickets cost $50–110 and the journey takes 3h 27m. Amtrak Acela also services this route every 4 hours.