Newcastle upon Tyne to Chester Trains

Newcastle upon Tyne to Chester trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Newcastle upon Tyne and Chester takes 3h 56m and the fastest train takes 3h 37m. There is a train service every few hours from Newcastle upon Tyne 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 56m
Duration: 186 mi
Distance: £66
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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3h 43m

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Newcastle upon Tyne to Chester train times

Trains run hourly between Newcastle upon Tyne and Chester. The earliest departure is at 4:21 AM at night, and the last departure from Newcastle upon Tyne is at 9:02 PM which arrives into Chester at 10:47 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

6:01 PM → 9:50 PM
3h 49m • 1 change
7:02 PM → 10:47 PM
3h 45m • 1 change
7:43 PM → 11:50 PM
4h 7m • 1 change
9:02 PM → 1:23 AM
Arrives next day
4h 21m • 1 change

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

4:21 AM → 8:48 AM
4h 27m • 1 change
6:01 AM → 9:48 AM
3h 47m • 1 change
6:50 AM → 10:48 AM
3h 58m • 1 change
8:02 AM → 11:49 AM
3h 47m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

4:21 AM → 8:48 AM
4h 27m • 1 change
6:01 AM → 9:48 AM
3h 47m • 1 change
6:50 AM → 10:48 AM
3h 58m • 1 change
8:02 AM → 11:48 AM
3h 46m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

8:00 AM → 11:54 AM
3h 54m • 1 change
9:01 AM → 12:57 PM
3h 56m • 1 change
10:01 AM → 1:57 PM
3h 56m • 1 change
11:02 AM → 2:57 PM
3h 55m • 1 change
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