Plymouth to Chester Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Plymouth and Chester takes 5h 39m and the fastest train takes 4h 54m. There is a train service every few hours from Plymouth 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 39m
Duration: 289 mi
Distance: £143
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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5h 18m

£117–191

Plymouth to Chester train times

Trains run hourly between Plymouth and Chester. The earliest departure is at 5:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Plymouth is at 8:08 PM which arrives into Chester at 7:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 5h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

10:27 AM → 3:55 PM
5h 28m • 2 changes
11:27 AM → 4:50 PM
5h 23m • 2 changes
12:00 PM → 5:09 PM
5h 9m • 2 changes
1:00 PM → 5:54 PM
4h 54m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

5:25 AM → 10:41 AM
5h 16m • 2 changes
6:20 AM → 11:42 AM
5h 22m • 2 changes
7:27 AM → 12:42 PM
5h 15m • 2 changes
8:27 AM → 1:42 PM
5h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

5:25 AM → 10:41 AM
5h 16m • 2 changes
6:20 AM → 11:42 AM
5h 22m • 2 changes
7:27 AM → 12:42 PM
5h 15m • 2 changes
8:27 AM → 1:42 PM
5h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

5:25 AM → 10:41 AM
5h 16m • 2 changes
6:20 AM → 11:42 AM
5h 22m • 2 changes
7:27 AM → 12:42 PM
5h 15m • 2 changes
8:27 AM → 1:42 PM
5h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

5:25 AM → 10:41 AM
5h 16m • 2 changes
6:20 AM → 11:42 AM
5h 22m • 2 changes
7:27 AM → 12:42 PM
5h 15m • 2 changes
8:27 AM → 1:42 PM
5h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

5:25 AM → 10:41 AM
5h 16m • 2 changes
6:20 AM → 11:42 AM
5h 22m • 2 changes
7:27 AM → 12:42 PM
5h 15m • 2 changes
8:27 AM → 1:42 PM
5h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

5:27 AM → 10:42 AM
5h 15m • 2 changes
6:27 AM → 11:42 AM
5h 15m • 2 changes
7:25 AM → 12:42 PM
5h 17m • 2 changes
8:27 AM → 1:42 PM
5h 15m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Plymouth 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.