The average train between Poole and Chester takes 6h 31m and the fastest train takes 5h 54m. The train service runs several times per day from Poole 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 every 2 hours between Poole and Chester. The earliest departure is at 5:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Poole is at 6:07 PM which arrives into Chester at 6:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Bournemouth and take an average of 6h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Poole to Chester. However, there are services departing from Poole station and arriving at Chester station via Stafford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 31m.
Poole to Chester train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Bournemouth station.
Poole to Chester train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Chester station.
Book your Poole to Chester train tickets online with South Western Railway, Cross Country and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Poole and Chester is 282.3 km. The road distance is 406 km.
You can take a train from Poole to Chester via Bournemouth and Stafford in around 6h 37m.