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Newark on Trent to Chester trains

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The average train between Newark on Trent and Chester takes 3h 27m and the fastest train takes 3h 3m. The train service runs several times per day from Newark on Trent 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 27m
Duration
104 mi
Distance
£54
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Newark Castle to Crewetrain train Lincoln Central - Crewe / ...
3h 9m
£45–65

Newark on Trent to Chester train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Newark on Trent and Chester. The earliest departure is at 7:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Newark on Trent is at 8:44 PM which arrives into Chester at 11:59 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysTransport for Wales3h 8m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysTransport for Wales3h 41m • 1 change

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    East Midlands RailwaysTransport for Wales3h 23m • 1 change

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    East Midlands RailwaysTransport for Wales3h 33m • 1 change

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    East Midlands RailwaysTransport for Wales3h 31m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysTransport for Wales3h 40m • 1 change

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    East Midlands RailwaysAvanti West Coast3h 12m • 1 change

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    East Midlands RailwaysTransport for Wales3h 33m • 1 change

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    East Midlands RailwaysTransport for Wales3h 31m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysTransport for Wales3h 40m • 1 change

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    East Midlands RailwaysAvanti West Coast3h 12m • 1 change

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    East Midlands RailwaysTransport for Wales3h 33m • 1 change

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    East Midlands RailwaysTransport for Wales3h 31m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysTransport for Wales3h 40m • 1 change

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    East Midlands RailwaysAvanti West Coast3h 12m • 1 change

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    East Midlands RailwaysTransport for Wales3h 33m • 1 change

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    East Midlands RailwaysTransport for Wales3h 31m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Newark on Trent 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.

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  • Distance: 104.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 27m

What companies run services between Newark on Trent, England and Chester, England?

East Midlands Railways operates a train from Newark Castle to Crewe every 2 hours. Tickets cost £35–55 and the journey takes 2h 31m.

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