The average train between Stockton-on-Tees and Chester takes 4h 15m and the fastest train takes 3h 19m. There is a train service every few hours from Stockton-on-Tees 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 Stockton-on-Tees and Chester. The earliest departure is at 6:29 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Stockton-on-Tees is at 7:26 PM which arrives into Chester at 11:50 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Stockton-on-Tees to Chester. However, there are services departing from Stockton-on-Tees station and arriving at Chester station via Manchester Oxford Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.
Stockton-on-Tees to Chester train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Eaglescliffe station.
Stockton-on-Tees to Chester train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Chester station.
Book your Stockton-on-Tees to Chester train tickets online with TransPennine Express and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Stockton-on-Tees and Chester is 184.7 km. The road distance is 244 km.
You can take a train from Eaglescliffe to Chester via Manchester Oxford Road in around 3h 54m.