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Trains from Barnstaple (BNP) to Chester (CTR)

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15

train journeys
per day

155

miles (249 kms)

5hrs 30 mins

fastest journey

06:25 / 23:45

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 3 changes)

5

operators run

5

routes

Trains from Barnstaple (BNP) to Chester (CTR)

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On a typical weekday there are 15 scheduled rail journeys between Barnstaple and Chester , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 15 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Barnstaple to Chester is approximately 155 miles (249 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 7hrs 31 mins.

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

There are 5 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Barnstaple to Chester. The fastest journey time on this route takes 5hrs 30 mins.

Journeys from Barnstaple to Chester Today

  • Mon 22nd Apr
    06:25
    6 hrs 19 mins 3 changes
    12:44
    Barnstaple
    Chester
    Barnstaple to Chester
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    07:22
    6 hrs 22 mins 3 changes
    13:44
    Barnstaple
    Chester
    Barnstaple to Chester
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    08:35
    6 hrs 9 mins 3 changes
    14:44
    Barnstaple
    Chester
    Barnstaple to Chester
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    09:35
    5 hrs 30 mins 2 changes
    15:05
    Barnstaple
    Chester
    Barnstaple to Chester
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    10:35
    6 hrs 9 mins 3 changes
    16:44
    Barnstaple
    Chester
    Barnstaple to Chester
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    11:35
    6 hrs 9 mins 3 changes
    17:44
    Barnstaple
    Chester
    Barnstaple to Chester
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    12:35
    6 hrs 11 mins 3 changes
    18:46
    Barnstaple
    Chester
    Barnstaple to Chester
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    13:35
    6 hrs 13 mins 3 changes
    19:48
    Barnstaple
    Chester
    Barnstaple to Chester
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    14:35
    6 hrs 9 mins 3 changes
    20:44
    Barnstaple
    Chester
    Barnstaple to Chester
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    15:35
    6 hrs 29 mins 3 changes
    22:04
    Barnstaple
    Chester
    Barnstaple to Chester
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    16:31
    6 hrs 49 mins 2 changes
    23:20
    Barnstaple
    Chester
    Barnstaple to Chester
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    17:33
    6 hrs 56 mins 3 changes
    00:29
    Barnstaple
    Chester
    Barnstaple to Chester
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    18:38
    12 hrs 7 mins 2 changes
    06:45
    Barnstaple
    Chester
    Barnstaple to Chester
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    19:42
    12 hrs 38 mins 2 changes
    08:20
    Barnstaple
    Chester
    Barnstaple to Chester
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    22:41
    12 hrs 39 mins 3 changes
    11:20
    Barnstaple
    Chester
    Barnstaple to Chester

About Barnstaple Station

Station name Barnstaple (BNP)
Address Barnstaple station, Station Road, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 2AU
Managed by GW

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:15 - 17:50
Saturday 06:15 - 17:50
Sunday 09:20 - 16:40
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 Unavailable
ATM Machine Unavailable

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 Barnstaple and Chester

The travel time between Barnstaple and Chester by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 7hrs 31 mins & the fastest journey takes 5hrs 30 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Barnstaple and Chester vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 15 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 06:25, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:45.

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Amenities on trains between Barnstaple 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 Barnstaple & Chester. owever, there are 15 possible journeys which require a change.

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

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