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Trains from Chester (CTR) to Merstham (MHM)

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27

train journeys
per day

176

miles (284 kms)

3hrs 29 mins

fastest journey

04:46 / 23:24

first / last train

0

direct trains (3 or 4 changes)

5

operators run

3

routes

Trains from Chester (CTR) to Merstham (MHM)

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On a typical weekday there are 27 scheduled rail journeys between Chester and Merstham , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 27 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Chester to Merstham is approximately 176 miles (284 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 4hrs 6 mins.

Thameslink, Elizabeth Line, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales, West Midlands Trains are the main train operating companies running services between Chester and Merstham.

There are 3 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Chester to Merstham. The fastest journey time on this route takes 3hrs 29 mins.

Map of the rail routes from Chester to Merstham

Journeys from Chester to Merstham Today

  • Mon 17th Jun
    04:46
    4 hrs 7 mins 4 changes
    08:53
    Chester
    Merstham
    Chester to Merstham
  • Mon 17th Jun
    05:37
    4 hrs 26 mins 3 changes
    10:03
    Chester
    Merstham
    Chester to Merstham
  • Mon 17th Jun
    06:47
    3 hrs 44 mins 4 changes
    10:31
    Chester
    Merstham
    Chester to Merstham
  • Mon 17th Jun
    07:32
    3 hrs 29 mins 3 changes
    11:01
    Chester
    Merstham
    Chester to Merstham
  • Mon 17th Jun
    07:55
    3 hrs 36 mins 4 changes
    11:31
    Chester
    Merstham
    Chester to Merstham
  • Mon 17th Jun
    08:32
    3 hrs 29 mins 3 changes
    12:01
    Chester
    Merstham
    Chester to Merstham
  • Mon 17th Jun
    08:53
    3 hrs 38 mins 4 changes
    12:31
    Chester
    Merstham
    Chester to Merstham
  • Mon 17th Jun
    09:20
    3 hrs 41 mins 3 changes
    13:01
    Chester
    Merstham
    Chester to Merstham
  • Mon 17th Jun
    09:55
    3 hrs 35 mins 4 changes
    13:30
    Chester
    Merstham
    Chester to Merstham
  • Mon 17th Jun
    10:32
    3 hrs 29 mins 3 changes
    14:01
    Chester
    Merstham
    Chester to Merstham
  • Mon 17th Jun
    10:55
    3 hrs 36 mins 4 changes
    14:31
    Chester
    Merstham
    Chester to Merstham
  • Mon 17th Jun
    11:55
    3 hrs 36 mins 4 changes
    15:31
    Chester
    Merstham
    Chester to Merstham
  • Mon 17th Jun
    12:32
    3 hrs 29 mins 3 changes
    16:01
    Chester
    Merstham
    Chester to Merstham
  • Mon 17th Jun
    12:54
    3 hrs 37 mins 4 changes
    16:31
    Chester
    Merstham
    Chester to Merstham
  • Mon 17th Jun
    13:54
    3 hrs 37 mins 4 changes
    17:31
    Chester
    Merstham
    Chester to Merstham
  • Mon 17th Jun
    14:32
    3 hrs 29 mins 3 changes
    18:01
    Chester
    Merstham
    Chester to Merstham
  • Mon 17th Jun
    14:54
    3 hrs 37 mins 4 changes
    18:31
    Chester
    Merstham
    Chester to Merstham
  • Mon 17th Jun
    15:32
    3 hrs 30 mins 3 changes
    19:02
    Chester
    Merstham
    Chester to Merstham
  • Mon 17th Jun
    15:55
    3 hrs 37 mins 4 changes
    19:32
    Chester
    Merstham
    Chester to Merstham
  • Mon 17th Jun
    16:32
    3 hrs 30 mins 3 changes
    20:02
    Chester
    Merstham
    Chester to Merstham

About Chester Station

Station name Chester (CTR)
Address Chester Station, City Road, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 3NS
Managed by AW

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 07:00 - 22:30
Saturday 07:00 - 22:30
Sunday 08:00 - 22:30
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Available

About Merstham Station

Station name Merstham (MHM)
Address Merstham station, Station Road, Merstham, Surrey, RH1 3ED
Managed by SN

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:10 - 19:35
Saturday 06:10 - 19:35
Sunday 08:30 - 16:40
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Unavailable
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Unavailable
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Unavailable

Frequently asked questions about trains between Chester and Merstham

The travel time between Chester and Merstham by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 4hrs 6 mins & the fastest journey takes 3hrs 29 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Chester and Merstham vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 27 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 04:46, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:24.

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Amenities on trains between Chester and Merstham can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Chester & Merstham. owever, there are 27 possible journeys which require a change.

Thameslink, Elizabeth Line, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales, West Midlands Trains are the main train operating companies running services between Chester and Merstham.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Chester and Merstham, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.