How much does a train ticket cost from London to Chester?

The cheapest train tickets from London to Chester start from £40. The average price for this train route is around £92. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from London to Chester?

The average train journey time from London to Chester is 2h 5m, covering a distance of 164 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 2h 2m and is operated by Avanti West Coast .

Which train operators serve the London to Chester route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 7 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from London to Chester?

The earliest train from London to Chester departs at 07:45. And the latest train departs at 23:30.

Train London to Chester from £38

Next train departures

Next departures from London to Chester on 27 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	10:00	Euston Station	2h 6m	12:06	Chester	Cheapest
Train	09:01	Euston Station	2h 4m	11:05	Chester	Fastest
Train	07:58	Euston Station	2h 8m	10:06	Chester	No tags
Train	07:58	Euston Station	2h 8m	10:06	Chester	No tags
Train	09:01	Euston Station	2h 4m	11:05	Chester	No tags

Next departures from London to Chester on 28 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:58	Euston Station	2h 8m	10:06	Chester	Cheapest
Train	09:01	Euston Station	2h 4m	11:05	Chester	Fastest
Train	07:58	Euston Station	2h 8m	10:06	Chester	No tags
Train	09:01	Euston Station	2h 4m	11:05	Chester	No tags
Train	10:00	Euston Station	2h 6m	12:06	Chester	No tags

Next departures from London to Chester on 29 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	16:59	Euston Station	2h 6m	19:05	Chester	Cheapest
Train	07:59	Euston Station	2h 6m	10:05	Chester	Fastest
Train	07:59	Euston Station	2h 6m	10:05	Chester	No tags
Train	08:59	Euston Station	2h 6m	11:05	Chester	No tags
Train	08:59	Euston Station	2h 6m	11:05	Chester	No tags

Next departures from London to Chester on 30 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	08:07	Euston Station	2h 48m	10:55	Chester	Cheapest
Train	17:02	Euston Station	2h 2m	19:04	Chester	Fastest
Train	08:07	Euston Station	2h 48m	10:55	Chester	No tags
Train	15:01	Euston Station	2h 7m	17:08	Chester	No tags
Train	15:01	Euston Station	2h 7m	17:08	Chester	No tags

Next departures from London to Chester on 1 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	10:00	Euston Station	2h 6m	12:06	Chester	Cheapest
Train	09:01	Euston Station	2h 4m	11:05	Chester	Fastest
Train	07:59	Euston Station	2h 7m	10:06	Chester	No tags
Train	07:59	Euston Station	2h 7m	10:06	Chester	No tags
Train	09:01	Euston Station	2h 4m	11:05	Chester	No tags

Next departures from London to Chester on 2 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	10:00	Euston Station	2h 6m	12:06	Chester	Cheapest
Train	09:01	Euston Station	2h 4m	11:05	Chester	Fastest
Train	07:59	Euston Station	2h 7m	10:06	Chester	No tags
Train	07:59	Euston Station	2h 7m	10:06	Chester	No tags
Train	09:01	Euston Station	2h 4m	11:05	Chester	No tags

Next departures from London to Chester on 3 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	10:00	Euston Station	2h 6m	12:06	Chester	Cheapest
Train	09:01	Euston Station	2h 4m	11:05	Chester	Fastest
Train	07:59	Euston Station	2h 7m	10:06	Chester	No tags
Train	07:59	Euston Station	2h 7m	10:06	Chester	No tags
Train	09:01	Euston Station	2h 4m	11:05	Chester	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from London to Chester

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Chester. The journey takes about 3 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just £18, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

3h 20mAverage duration

165 milesDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£11 - £59	Average duration5h 50m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£40 - £303	Average duration2h 5m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£18 - £33	Average duration3h 20m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Avanti West Coast

4/542 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.5

WiFi2.2

Based on 42 reviews, the company was rated 3.8 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the cleanliness but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Avanti West Coast ticket prices on this trip start at £40

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from London to Chester by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from London to Chester?
The cheapest train tickets from London to Chester start from £40. The average price for this train route is around £92. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from London to Chester?
The average train journey time from London to Chester is 2h 5m, covering a distance of 164 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 2h 2m and is operated by Avanti West Coast.
Which train operators serve the London to Chester route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 7 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from London to Chester?
The earliest train from London to Chester departs at 07:45. And the latest train departs at 23:30.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

25/11

£176

26/11

£176

Today

£52

28/11

£87

29/11

£48

30/11

£87

01/12

£41

02/12

£38

The cheapest trip from London to Chester was searched and found on 2 Dec 2025 with a price of £38

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from London to Chester as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £38 to £285 for a train ticket from London to Chester based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £38, which is on 2025-12-02.