Portsmouth to Chester Trains

Portsmouth to Chester trains

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The average train between Portsmouth and Chester takes 4h 26m and the fastest train takes 4h 14m. There is a train service every few hours from Portsmouth 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.

4h 26m
Duration: 253 mi
Distance: £104
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train via London

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Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterlootrain Portsmouth Harbour - London Waterloo / ...
Take the train from London Euston to Chestertrain London Euston - Chester / ...

4h 44m

£89–153

Portsmouth to Chester train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Portsmouth and Chester. The earliest departure is at 5:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Portsmouth is at 5:50 PM which arrives into Chester at 10:06 PM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 4h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

5:35 PM → 10:09 PM
4h 34m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

5:46 AM → 10:07 AM
4h 21m • 2 changes
6:44 AM → 11:13 AM
4h 29m • 2 changes
7:51 AM → 12:06 PM
4h 15m • 2 changes
8:35 AM → 1:06 PM
4h 31m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

5:46 AM → 10:07 AM
4h 21m • 2 changes
6:44 AM → 11:13 AM
4h 29m • 2 changes
7:51 AM → 12:06 PM
4h 15m • 2 changes
8:35 AM → 1:06 PM
4h 31m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

5:35 AM → 10:06 AM
4h 31m • 2 changes
6:49 AM → 11:05 AM
4h 16m • 2 changes
7:51 AM → 12:05 PM
4h 14m • 2 changes
8:51 AM → 1:06 PM
4h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

10:50 AM → 3:05 PM
4h 15m • 2 changes
11:50 AM → 4:06 PM
4h 15m • 2 changes
12:50 PM → 5:09 PM
4h 18m • 2 changes
1:50 PM → 6:06 PM
4h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

5:46 AM → 10:07 AM
4h 21m • 2 changes
6:44 AM → 11:13 AM
4h 29m • 2 changes
7:51 AM → 12:06 PM
4h 15m • 2 changes
8:35 AM → 1:06 PM
4h 31m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Portsmouth 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.

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

You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Chester via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 4h 44m.

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