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Plymouth to Chester trains

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The average train between Plymouth and Chester takes 5h 36m 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 36m
Duration
289 mi
Distance
£144
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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5h 17m
£118–198

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 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales10h 52m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales5h 15m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales5h 15m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales5h 17m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales5h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales5h 21m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales5h 28m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales5h 23m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast5h 9m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales5h 16m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales5h 22m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales5h 15m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales5h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales5h 16m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales5h 22m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales5h 15m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales5h 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.

Map of how to get from Plymouth to Chester.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 289.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 36m

What companies run services between Plymouth, England and Chester, England?

You can take a train from Plymouth to Chester via Birmingham New Street and Crewe in around 5h 17m.

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