The average train between Washington and Chester takes 2h 27m and the fastest train takes 1h 39m. There is a train service every few hours from Washington 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 Washington and Chester. The earliest departure is at 4:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Washington is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Chester at 5:38 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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1h 56m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Washington 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.
No, there is no direct train from Washington to Chester. However, there are services departing from Washington station and arriving at Chester station via Wilmington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 27m.
Washington to Chester train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington to Chester train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Wilmington station.
The distance between Washington and Chester is 179.2 km. The road distance is 193 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Washington Union Station to Wilmington hourly. Tickets cost $28–65 and the journey takes 1h 21m. Amtrak Acela also services this route every 3 hours.