Washington to Chester Trains

Washington to Chester trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Washington and Chester takes 2h 26m and the fastest train takes 1h 40m. The train service runs several times per day 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.

2h 26m
Duration: 120 mi
Distance: $319
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

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2h 33m

$28–614

Washington to Chester train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Washington and Chester. The earliest departure is at 5:05 AM in the morning, 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 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

8:10 AM → 10:06 AM
1h 56m • 1 change
10:35 AM → 12:32 PM
1h 57m • 1 change
12:50 PM → 2:40 PM
1h 50m • 1 change
2:05 PM → 4:16 PM
2h 11m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

5:05 AM → 7:28 AM
2h 23m • 1 change
5:55 AM → 8:14 AM
2h 19m • 1 change
6:45 AM → 8:31 AM
1h 46m • 1 change
8:10 AM → 10:06 AM
1h 56m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

5:05 AM → 7:28 AM
2h 23m • 1 change
5:55 AM → 8:14 AM
2h 19m • 1 change
6:45 AM → 8:31 AM
1h 46m • 1 change
8:10 AM → 10:06 AM
1h 56m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

5:05 AM → 7:28 AM
2h 23m • 1 change
5:55 AM → 8:14 AM
2h 19m • 1 change
6:45 AM → 8:31 AM
1h 46m • 1 change
8:10 AM → 10:06 AM
1h 56m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

10:00 PM → 5:38 AM
Arrives next day
7h 38m • 1 change

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

5:05 AM → 7:25 AM
2h 20m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want 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.

Washington to Chester trains

Trip Overview

Train (Amtrak)

Washington to Chester train times

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

8:10 AM → 10:06 AM

10:35 AM → 12:32 PM

12:50 PM → 2:40 PM

2:05 PM → 4:16 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

5:05 AM → 7:28 AM

5:55 AM → 8:14 AM

6:45 AM → 8:31 AM

8:10 AM → 10:06 AM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

5:05 AM → 7:28 AM

5:55 AM → 8:14 AM

6:45 AM → 8:31 AM

8:10 AM → 10:06 AM

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

5:05 AM → 7:28 AM

5:55 AM → 8:14 AM

6:45 AM → 8:31 AM

8:10 AM → 10:06 AM

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

10:00 PM → 5:38 AM
Arrives next day

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

5:05 AM → 7:25 AM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Chester, PA, USA?

Train from Washington Union Station to Wilmington

Washington to Chester trains

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Trip Overview

Train (Amtrak)

Washington to Chester train times

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

8:10 AM → 10:06 AM

10:35 AM → 12:32 PM

12:50 PM → 2:40 PM

2:05 PM → 4:16 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

5:05 AM → 7:28 AM

5:55 AM → 8:14 AM

6:45 AM → 8:31 AM

8:10 AM → 10:06 AM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

5:05 AM → 7:28 AM

5:55 AM → 8:14 AM

6:45 AM → 8:31 AM

8:10 AM → 10:06 AM

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

5:05 AM → 7:28 AM

5:55 AM → 8:14 AM

6:45 AM → 8:31 AM

8:10 AM → 10:06 AM

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

10:00 PM → 5:38 AMArrives next day

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

5:05 AM → 7:25 AM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Chester, PA, USA?

Train from Washington Union Station to Wilmington

Train trips from Washington

Train trips to Chester

Alternative transport options

10:00 PM → 5:38 AM
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