First train | 07:32 | |
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Last train | 07:32 | |
Departure station | Hinchley Wood | |
Arrival station | Chester | |
Journey time | From 5h 12m | |
Distance | 165 miles (266 km) | |
Frequency | 1 train per day | |
Changes | 3 changes | |
Train operators | CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales |
Thinking about taking the train from Hinchley Wood to Chester? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 5 hours 23 minutes to travel the 165 miles (266 km) from Hinchley Wood to Chester by train, although you can get there in as little as 5 hours 12 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 1 train per day running on this route. You'll need to make 3 changes along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with Avanti West Coast, Great Western Railway or Transport for Wales to Chester. As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.
Book train tickets from Hinchley Wood to Chester in advance instead of buying them on the day and you'll snap up the cheapest fares. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
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The average journey time by train between Hinchley Wood and Chester is 5 hours and 23 minutes, with around 1 train per day. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner on this page to search for a specific travel date.
The fastest journey time by train from Hinchley Wood to Chester is 5 hours and 12 minutes.
No, there are no direct train services from Hinchley Wood to Chester. Travelling from Hinchley Wood to Chester by train will require a minimum of 3 changes.
The first train from Hinchley Wood to Chester leaves at 07:32. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.
The last train from Hinchley Wood to Chester leaves at 07:32. Trains that depart in the early morning hours or very late evening may be sleeper services, time and services may also vary during weekends and holidays.
Trains travelling from Hinchley Wood to Chester cover a distance of around 165 miles (266 km) during the journey.
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