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Trip Overview

The average train between Paisley and Chester takes 4h 8m and the fastest train takes 3h 37m. There is a train service every few hours from Paisley 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.

4h 8m
Duration
242 mi
Distance
£100
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

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  1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
4h 23m
£78–135

Paisley to Chester train times

Trains run hourly between Paisley and Chester. The earliest departure is at 12:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Paisley is at 11:53 PM which arrives into Chester at 8:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 4h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales4h 3m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited8h 16m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 56m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 45m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales4h 4m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 41m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited8h 6m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 56m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 45m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales4h 4m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited8h 6m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 56m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 45m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales4h 4m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Paisley 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: 242.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 8m

What companies run services between Paisley, Scotland and Chester, England?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Glasgow Central to Warrington Bank Quay hourly. Tickets cost £70–120 and the journey takes 2h 47m.

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