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Watford Junction to Chester trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Watford Junction and Chester takes 2h 29m and the fastest train takes 2h 4m. There is a train service every few hours from Watford Junction 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 29m
Duration
161 mi
Distance
£56
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Milton Keynes

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  1. Take the train from Watford Junction to Milton Keynes Centraltrain train London Euston - Birmingham New Street / ...
  2. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Crewetrain train London Euston - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2h 24m
£35–122

Watford Junction to Chester train times

Trains run hourly between Watford Junction and Chester. The earliest departure is at 6:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Watford Junction is at 10:07 PM which arrives into Chester at 12:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Milton Keynes Central and take an average of 2h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast2h 27m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast2h 28m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales2h 21m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast2h 31m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales2h 13m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales2h 51m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast2h 29m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast2h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales2h 13m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales2h 51m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast2h 29m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast2h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales2h 13m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales2h 51m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast2h 29m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast2h 35m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Watford Junction 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.

Map of how to get from Watford Junction to Chester.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 160.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 29m

What companies run services between Watford Junction, England and Chester, England?

You can take a train from Watford Junction to Chester via Milton Keynes Central and Crewe in around 2h 24m.

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