The average train between Portsmouth Harbour and Chester takes 4h 28m and the fastest train takes 4h 17m. There is a train service every few hours from Portsmouth Harbour 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 Portsmouth Harbour and Chester. The earliest departure is at 5:46 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Portsmouth Harbour is at 5:48 PM which arrives into Chester at 10:06 PM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo and take an average of 4h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth Harbour to Chester. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth Harbour station and arriving at Chester station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.
Portsmouth Harbour to Chester train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Portsmouth Harbour station.
Portsmouth Harbour to Chester train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Chester station.
Book your Portsmouth Harbour to Chester train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Portsmouth Harbour and Chester is 292.8 km. The road distance is 409 km.
You can take a vehicle from Portsmouth Harbour to Chester via Portsmouth Harbour, London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 4h 50m.