How much is the train ticket from London to Chester?

The cheapest train tickets from London to Chester start from $51. The average price for this train route is around $118. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from London to Chester?

The average train ride duration from London to Chester is 2h 6m, covering a distance of 164 miles (264 km). The quickest train can get you there in 2h 2m and is operated by Avanti West Coast .

Which train operators service the London to Chester route?

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

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from London to Chester?

The earliest train departs from London to Chester at 7:45am. And the latest train departs at 11:30pm.

Train London to Chester from $50

Next train departures

Next departures for London to Chester on December 12
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:58am	Euston Station	2h 8m	10:06am	Chester	Cheapest
Train	9:01am	Euston Station	2h 4m	11:05am	Chester	Fastest
Train	7:58am	Euston Station	2h 8m	10:06am	Chester	No tags
Train	9:01am	Euston Station	2h 4m	11:05am	Chester	No tags
Train	10:00am	Euston Station	2h 6m	12:06pm	Chester	No tags

Next departures for London to Chester on December 13
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	8:02am	Euston Station	2h 3m	10:05am	Chester	CheapestFastest
Train	8:02am	Euston Station	2h 3m	10:05am	Chester	No tags
Train	8:59am	Euston Station	2h 6m	11:05am	Chester	No tags
Train	8:59am	Euston Station	2h 6m	11:05am	Chester	No tags
Train	9:59am	Euston Station	2h 6m	12:05pm	Chester	No tags

Next departures for London to Chester on December 14
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	8:06am	Euston Station	2h 50m	10:56am	Chester	Cheapest
Train	5:01pm	Euston Station	2h 4m	7:05pm	Chester	Fastest
Train	8:06am	Euston Station	2h 50m	10:56am	Chester	No tags
Train	3:01pm	Euston Station	2h 8m	5:09pm	Chester	No tags
Train	3:01pm	Euston Station	2h 8m	5:09pm	Chester	No tags

Next departures for London to Chester on December 15
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	10:02am	Euston Station	2h 5m	12:07pm	Chester	Cheapest
Train	3:02pm	Euston Station	2h 3m	5:05pm	Chester	Fastest
Train	8:00am	Euston Station	2h 6m	10:06am	Chester	No tags
Train	8:00am	Euston Station	2h 6m	10:06am	Chester	No tags
Train	9:02am	Euston Station	2h 12m	11:14am	Chester	No tags

Next departures for London to Chester on December 16
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	10:02am	Euston Station	2h 5m	12:07pm	Chester	Cheapest
Train	3:02pm	Euston Station	2h 3m	5:05pm	Chester	Fastest
Train	8:00am	Euston Station	2h 6m	10:06am	Chester	No tags
Train	8:00am	Euston Station	2h 6m	10:06am	Chester	No tags
Train	9:02am	Euston Station	2h 12m	11:14am	Chester	No tags

Next departures for London to Chester on December 17
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	10:02am	Euston Station	2h 5m	12:07pm	Chester	Cheapest
Train	3:02pm	Euston Station	2h 3m	5:05pm	Chester	Fastest
Train	8:00am	Euston Station	2h 6m	10:06am	Chester	No tags
Train	8:00am	Euston Station	2h 6m	10:06am	Chester	No tags
Train	9:02am	Euston Station	2h 12m	11:14am	Chester	No tags

Next departures for London to Chester on December 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	10:02am	Euston Station	2h 5m	12:07pm	Chester	Cheapest
Train	3:02pm	Euston Station	2h 3m	5:05pm	Chester	Fastest
Train	8:00am	Euston Station	2h 6m	10:06am	Chester	No tags
Train	8:00am	Euston Station	2h 6m	10:06am	Chester	No tags
Train	9:02am	Euston Station	2h 12m	11:14am	Chester	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 9:35 PM GMT.

Compare 3 ways to go from London to Chester

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Chester. The journey takes about 3 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $22, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

3h 40mAverage Duration

165 milesDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$15 - $70	Average Duration5h 40m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$51 - $396	Average Duration2h 6m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$22 - $45	Average Duration3h 40m	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. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the cleanliness but often complained with the wifi. Avanti West Coast ticket prices on this trip start at $51

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from London to Chester by train

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

How much is the train ticket from London to Chester?
The cheapest train tickets from London to Chester start from $51. The average price for this train route is around $118. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from London to Chester?
The average train ride duration from London to Chester is 2h 6m, covering a distance of 164 miles (264 km). The quickest train can get you there in 2h 2m and is operated by Avanti West Coast.
Which train operators service the London to Chester route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 7 trains available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from London to Chester?
The earliest train departs from London to Chester at 7:45am. And the latest train departs at 11:30pm.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

12/10

$231

12/11

$116

Today

$115

12/13

$115

12/14

$114

12/15

$55

12/16

$50

12/17

$50

The cheapest trip from London to Chester was searched and found on Dec 17, 2025 with a price of $50

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 $50 to $379 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 $50 which is on 2025-12-17.