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Rugby to Chester trains

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The average train between Rugby and Chester takes 1h 58m and the fastest train takes 1h 14m. There is a train service every few hours from Rugby 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.

1h 58m
Duration
96 mi
Distance
£38
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Rugby to Crewetrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
  2. Take the train from Crewe to Chestertrain train Crewe - Wrexham General / ...
1h 23m
£30–70

Rugby to Chester train times

Trains run hourly between Rugby and Chester. The earliest departure is at 5:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rugby is at 11:18 PM which arrives into Chester at 12:43 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales1h 14m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales2h • 1 change

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    West Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales2h 3m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales1h 21m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales1h 59m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales2h 6m • 1 change

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    West Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales2h 2m • 1 change

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    West Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales1h 59m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales1h 59m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales2h 6m • 1 change

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    West Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales2h 2m • 1 change

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    West Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales1h 59m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Rugby 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.

Map of how to get from Rugby to Chester.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 95.8 mi
  • Duration: 1h 58m

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

You can take a train from Rugby to Chester via Crewe in around 1h 23m.

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