The average train between Norristown and Chester takes 1h 51m and the fastest train takes 1h 33m. The train service runs several times per day from Norristown 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 twice daily between Norristown and Chester. The earliest departure is at 5:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Norristown is at 9:18 PM which arrives into Chester at 11:15 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

1h 53m • 1 change

1h 38m • 1 change

2h 15m • 1 change

1h 42m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Norristown to Chester. However, there are services departing from Norristown station and arriving at Chester station via Suburban Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 51m.
Norristown to Chester train services, operated by SEPTA, depart from Norristown Elm Street station.
Norristown to Chester train services, operated by SEPTA, arrive at Chester Transit Center station.
The distance between Norristown and Chester is 30.3 km. The road distance is 52 km.
You can take a train from Norristown Elm Street to Chester Transit Center via Suburban Station in around 2h 2m.