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Trains from Banbury (BAN) to Chester (CTR)

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18

train journeys
per day

102

miles (164 kms)

2hrs 46 mins

fastest journey

06:58 / 00:34

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 2 changes)

5

operators run

5

routes

Trains from Banbury (BAN) to Chester (CTR)

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On a typical weekday there are 18 scheduled rail journeys between Banbury and Chester , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 18 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Banbury to Chester is approximately 102 miles (164 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 3hrs 29 mins.

Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales, Chiltern Railways are the main train operating companies running services between Banbury and Chester.

There are 5 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Banbury to Chester. The fastest journey time on this route takes 2hrs 46 mins.

Journeys from Banbury to Chester Today

  • Mon 1st Apr
    06:58
    2 hrs 46 mins 2 changes
    09:44
    Banbury
    Chester
    Banbury to Chester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    07:58
    2 hrs 46 mins 2 changes
    10:44
    Banbury
    Chester
    Banbury to Chester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    08:58
    2 hrs 46 mins 2 changes
    11:44
    Banbury
    Chester
    Banbury to Chester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    09:57
    2 hrs 47 mins 2 changes
    12:44
    Banbury
    Chester
    Banbury to Chester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    10:59
    2 hrs 45 mins 2 changes
    13:44
    Banbury
    Chester
    Banbury to Chester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    11:41
    3 hrs 40 mins 2 changes
    15:21
    Banbury
    Chester
    Banbury to Chester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    12:58
    2 hrs 46 mins 2 changes
    15:44
    Banbury
    Chester
    Banbury to Chester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    13:58
    2 hrs 46 mins 2 changes
    16:44
    Banbury
    Chester
    Banbury to Chester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    14:58
    2 hrs 46 mins 2 changes
    17:44
    Banbury
    Chester
    Banbury to Chester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    15:32
    2 hrs 59 mins 2 changes
    18:31
    Banbury
    Chester
    Banbury to Chester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    15:58
    2 hrs 48 mins 2 changes
    18:46
    Banbury
    Chester
    Banbury to Chester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    16:58
    2 hrs 50 mins 2 changes
    19:48
    Banbury
    Chester
    Banbury to Chester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    17:42
    3 hrs 40 mins 2 changes
    21:22
    Banbury
    Chester
    Banbury to Chester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    18:58
    3 hrs 2 changes
    21:58
    Banbury
    Chester
    Banbury to Chester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    19:58
    2 hrs 46 mins 2 changes
    22:44
    Banbury
    Chester
    Banbury to Chester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    20:58
    3 hrs 31 mins 2 changes
    00:29
    Banbury
    Chester
    Banbury to Chester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    21:57
    8 hrs 33 mins 2 changes
    06:30
    Banbury
    Chester
    Banbury to Chester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    23:43
    7 hrs 2 mins 2 changes
    06:45
    Banbury
    Chester
    Banbury to Chester

About Banbury Station

Station name Banbury (BAN)
Address Banbury station, Station Road, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX16 5AB
Managed by CH

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:45 - 20:15
Saturday 06:35 - 19:15
Sunday 08:10 - 17:40
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 Available
ATM Machine Available

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

Frequently asked questions about trains between Banbury and Chester

The travel time between Banbury and Chester by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 3hrs 29 mins & the fastest journey takes 2hrs 46 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Banbury and Chester vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 18 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 06:58, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:34.

First class tickets on trains between Banbury and Chester typically offer more space, complimentary food and drink, and other amenities compared to standard class.

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

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Banbury & Chester. owever, there are 18 possible journeys which require a change.

Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales, Chiltern Railways are the main train operating companies running services between Banbury and Chester.

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