Wakefield to Chester Trains

Wakefield to Chester trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Wakefield and Chester takes 2h 23m and the fastest train takes 2h 12m. There is a train service every few hours from Wakefield 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 23m
Duration: 79 mi
Distance: £29
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

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2h 28m

£24–43

Wakefield to Chester train times

Trains run hourly between Wakefield and Chester. The earliest departure is at 3:57 AM at night, and the last departure from Wakefield is at 11:26 PM which arrives into Chester at 10:36 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

8:32 AM → 10:48 AM
2h 15m • 1 change
9:33 AM → 11:48 AM
2h 15m • 1 change
10:33 AM → 12:48 PM
2h 15m • 1 change
11:33 AM → 1:48 PM
2h 14m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

9:35 AM → 11:54 AM
2h 19m • 1 change
10:32 AM → 12:57 PM
2h 25m • 1 change
11:33 AM → 1:57 PM
2h 24m • 1 change
12:32 PM → 2:57 PM
2h 25m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:30 AM → 7:48 AM
2h 18m • 1 change
6:34 AM → 8:48 AM
2h 14m • 1 change
7:34 AM → 9:48 AM
2h 14m • 1 change
8:32 AM → 10:48 AM
2h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

3:57 AM → 6:45 AM
2h 48m • 1 change
5:30 AM → 7:48 AM
2h 18m • 1 change
6:34 AM → 8:48 AM
2h 14m • 1 change
7:33 AM → 9:48 AM
2h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

3:57 AM → 6:45 AM
2h 48m • 1 change
5:30 AM → 7:48 AM
2h 18m • 1 change
6:34 AM → 8:48 AM
2h 14m • 1 change
7:33 AM → 9:48 AM
2h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

3:57 AM → 6:45 AM
2h 48m • 1 change
5:30 AM → 7:48 AM
2h 18m • 1 change
6:34 AM → 8:48 AM
2h 14m • 1 change
7:33 AM → 9:48 AM
2h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

3:57 AM → 6:45 AM
2h 48m • 1 change
5:30 AM → 7:48 AM
2h 18m • 1 change
6:34 AM → 8:48 AM
2h 14m • 1 change
7:33 AM → 9:48 AM
2h 15m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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