Swansea to Chester Trains

Swansea to Chester trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Swansea and Chester takes 4h 9m and the fastest train takes 3h 49m. The train service runs several times per day from Swansea 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 9m
Duration: 193 mi
Distance: £82
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train via Cardiff

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4h 51m

£60–114

Swansea to Chester train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Swansea and Chester. The earliest departure is at 3:46 AM at night, and the last departure from Swansea is at 8:23 PM which arrives into Chester at 12:39 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

12:22 PM → 4:20 PM
3h 58m • 1 change
2:22 PM → 6:20 PM
3h 58m • 1 change
2:54 PM → 7:18 PM
4h 24m • 1 change
4:22 PM → 8:16 PM
3h 54m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

3:46 AM → 8:19 AM
4h 33m • 1 change
5:57 AM → 10:20 AM
4h 23m • 1 change
8:23 AM → 12:16 PM
3h 53m • 1 change
10:22 AM → 2:20 PM
3h 58m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

3:46 AM → 8:19 AM
4h 33m • 1 change
5:57 AM → 10:20 AM
4h 23m • 1 change
8:23 AM → 12:16 PM
3h 53m • 1 change
10:22 AM → 2:20 PM
3h 58m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

3:46 AM → 8:19 AM
4h 33m • 1 change
5:57 AM → 10:20 AM
4h 23m • 1 change
8:23 AM → 12:16 PM
3h 53m • 1 change
10:22 AM → 2:20 PM
3h 58m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

3:46 AM → 8:19 AM
4h 33m • 1 change
5:57 AM → 10:20 AM
4h 23m • 1 change
8:23 AM → 12:16 PM
3h 53m • 1 change
10:22 AM → 2:20 PM
3h 58m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

3:56 AM → 8:19 AM
4h 23m • 1 change
6:23 AM → 10:20 AM
3h 57m • 1 change
8:22 AM → 12:21 PM
3h 59m • 1 change
10:23 AM → 2:20 PM
3h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

12:23 PM → 4:24 PM
4h 1m • 1 change
2:22 PM → 6:25 PM
4h 3m • 1 change
7:24 PM → 12:19 AM
Arrives next day
4h 55m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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