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The average train between Sheffield Station and Chester takes 2h 17m and the fastest train takes 1h 43m. There is an hourly train service from Sheffield Station 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.

2h 17m
Duration
82 mi
Distance
£35
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Sheffield Station to Chester train times

Trains run hourly between Sheffield Station and Chester. The earliest departure is at 6:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sheffield Station is at 11:28 PM which arrives into Chester at 6:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Stockport and take an average of 2h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysTransport for WalesTransport for Wales2h 24m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysTransport for WalesTransport for Wales2h 13m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast1h 59m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysTransport for WalesTransport for Wales1h 57m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysTransport for WalesTransport for Wales2h 24m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysTransport for WalesTransport for Wales2h 13m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast1h 59m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysTransport for WalesTransport for Wales1h 57m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysTransport for WalesTransport for Wales2h 24m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysTransport for WalesTransport for Wales2h 13m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast1h 59m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysTransport for WalesTransport for Wales1h 57m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysTransport for WalesTransport for Wales2h 23m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysTransport for WalesTransport for Wales2h 7m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast1h 58m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysTransport for WalesTransport for Wales1h 57m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressTransport for WalesAvanti West Coast2h 46m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales2h 13m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysTransport for WalesTransport for Wales2h 13m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales1h 43m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysTransport for WalesTransport for Wales2h 26m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysTransport for WalesTransport for Wales2h 13m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast1h 59m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysTransport for WalesTransport for Wales1h 57m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysTransport for WalesTransport for Wales2h 26m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysTransport for WalesTransport for Wales2h 13m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast1h 59m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysTransport for WalesTransport for Wales1h 57m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Sheffield Station 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 Sheffield Station to Chester.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 82.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 17m

What companies run services between Sheffield Station, England and Chester, England?

You can take a train from Sheffield to Chester via Stockport and Crewe in around 2h 2m.

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