The average train between Poulton-le-Fylde and Chester takes 1h 43m and the fastest train takes 1h 15m. There is a train service every few hours from Poulton-le-Fylde 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 hourly between Poulton-le-Fylde and Chester. The earliest departure is at 5:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Poulton-le-Fylde is at 11:14 PM which arrives into Chester at 10:47 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 1h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Poulton-le-Fylde to Chester. However, there are services departing from Poulton-le-Fylde station and arriving at Chester station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 43m.
Poulton-le-Fylde to Chester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Poulton-le-Fylde station.
Poulton-le-Fylde to Chester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Chester station.
Book your Poulton-le-Fylde to Chester train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Poulton-le-Fylde and Chester is 71.7 km. The road distance is 95 km.
You can take a train from Poulton-le-Fylde to Chester via Preston and Warrington Bank Quay in around 1h 50m.