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.
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.

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No, there is no direct train from Newcastle upon Tyne to Chester. However, there are services departing from Newcastle upon Tyne station and arriving at Chester station via Newton-le-Willows. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.
Newcastle upon Tyne to Chester train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Newcastle station.
Newcastle upon Tyne to Chester train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Newton-le-Willows station.
Book your Newcastle upon Tyne to Chester train tickets online with TransPennine Express and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Newcastle upon Tyne and Chester is 215 km. The road distance is 307 km.
TransPennine Express operates a train from Newcastle to Newton-le-Willows hourly. Tickets cost £55–100 and the journey takes 3h 8m.