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Portsmouth to Chester trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Portsmouth and Chester takes 4h 24m and the fastest train takes 4h 13m. 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 24m
Duration
253 mi
Distance
£112
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train via London

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  1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterlootrain train Portsmouth Harbour - London Waterloo / ...
  2. Take the train from London Euston to Chestertrain train London Euston - Chester / ...
4h 44m
£97–186

Portsmouth to Chester train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Portsmouth and Chester. The earliest departure is at 5:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Portsmouth is at 5:37 PM which arrives into Chester at 10:09 PM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 4h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 253.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 24m

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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