Perth to Chester Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Perth and Chester takes 5h 11m and the fastest train takes 4h 40m. There is a train service every few hours from Perth 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.

5h 11m
Duration: 298 mi
Distance: £121
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Glasgow

best

Take the train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Dundee - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
Take the train from Glasgow Central to Warrington Bank Quaytrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...

5h 36m

£99–170

Perth to Chester train times

Trains run hourly between Perth and Chester. The earliest departure is at 6:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Perth is at 10:46 PM which arrives into Chester at 8:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Queen Street and take an average of 5h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

5:16 PM → 10:02 PM
4h 46m • 2 changes
10:39 PM → 12:57 PM
Arrives next day
14h 18m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

9:06 AM → 1:57 PM
4h 50m • 2 changes
11:11 AM → 3:57 PM
4h 46m • 2 changes
12:15 PM → 4:57 PM
4h 42m • 2 changes
1:10 PM → 5:57 PM
4h 46m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:14 AM → 11:01 AM
4h 47m • 2 changes
7:11 AM → 12:01 PM
4h 50m • 2 changes
8:14 AM → 1:01 PM
4h 47m • 2 changes
9:12 AM → 2:01 PM
4h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:14 AM → 11:01 AM
4h 47m • 2 changes
7:11 AM → 12:01 PM
4h 50m • 2 changes
8:14 AM → 1:01 PM
4h 47m • 2 changes
9:12 AM → 2:01 PM
4h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:14 AM → 11:01 AM
4h 47m • 2 changes
7:11 AM → 12:01 PM
4h 50m • 2 changes
8:14 AM → 1:01 PM
4h 47m • 2 changes
9:12 AM → 2:01 PM
4h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:14 AM → 11:01 AM
4h 47m • 2 changes
7:11 AM → 12:01 PM
4h 50m • 2 changes
8:14 AM → 1:01 PM
4h 47m • 2 changes
9:12 AM → 2:01 PM
4h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

6:14 AM → 11:01 AM
4h 47m • 2 changes
7:11 AM → 12:01 PM
4h 50m • 2 changes
8:14 AM → 1:01 PM
4h 47m • 2 changes
9:12 AM → 2:01 PM
4h 49m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Perth 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.