The average train between Newcastle Airport (NCL) and Chester takes 4h 53m and the fastest train takes 4h 17m. There is a train service every few hours from Newcastle Airport (NCL) 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 Newcastle Airport (NCL) and Chester. The earliest departure is at 6:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Newcastle Airport (NCL) is at 11:07 PM which arrives into Chester at 8:48 AM. All services require a transfer at Central Station and take an average of 4h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Newcastle Airport (NCL) to Chester. However, there are services departing from Newcastle Airport (NCL) station and arriving at Chester station via Newton-le-Willows. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.
Newcastle Airport (NCL) to Chester train services, operated by Nexus Metro, depart from Newcastle station.
Newcastle Airport (NCL) to Chester train services, operated by Nexus Metro, arrive at Newton-le-Willows station.
The distance between Newcastle Airport (NCL) and Chester is 219.3 km. The road distance is 319 km.
TransPennine Express operates a train from Newcastle to Newton-le-Willows hourly. Tickets cost £60–110 and the journey takes 3h 8m.