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Trip Overview

The average train between Washington and Chester takes 2h 28m 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.

2h 28m
Duration
120 mi
Distance
$318
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

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  1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Wilmingtontrain train Carolinian / ...
2h 33m
$28–613

Washington to Chester train times

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 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 120.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 28m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Washington Union Station to Wilmington hourly. Tickets cost $35–70 and the journey takes 1h 21m. Amtrak Acela also services this route every 3 hours.

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