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Trains from Chester (CTR) to St Albans City (SAC)

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30

train journeys
per day

146

miles (236 kms)

2hrs 58 mins

fastest journey

04:46 / 00:30

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 3 changes)

5

operators run

5

routes

Trains from Chester (CTR) to St Albans City (SAC)

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On a typical weekday there are 30 scheduled rail journeys between Chester and St Albans City , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 30 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Chester to St Albans City is approximately 146 miles (236 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 3hrs 52 mins.

Avanti West Coast, Northern Rail, Thameslink, West Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales are the main train operating companies running services between Chester and St Albans City.

There are 5 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Chester to St Albans City. The fastest journey time on this route takes 2hrs 58 mins.

Journeys from Chester to St Albans City Today

  • Mon 22nd Apr
    04:46
    3 hrs 58 mins 3 changes
    08:44
    Chester
    St Albans City
    Chester to St Albans City
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    05:49
    3 hrs 20 mins 3 changes
    09:09
    Chester
    St Albans City
    Chester to St Albans City
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    06:47
    3 hrs 24 mins 3 changes
    10:11
    Chester
    St Albans City
    Chester to St Albans City
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    07:32
    3 hrs 9 mins 2 changes
    10:41
    Chester
    St Albans City
    Chester to St Albans City
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    07:55
    3 hrs 16 mins 3 changes
    11:11
    Chester
    St Albans City
    Chester to St Albans City
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    08:32
    3 hrs 9 mins 2 changes
    11:41
    Chester
    St Albans City
    Chester to St Albans City
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    08:54
    3 hrs 17 mins 3 changes
    12:11
    Chester
    St Albans City
    Chester to St Albans City
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    09:20
    3 hrs 17 mins 3 changes
    12:37
    Chester
    St Albans City
    Chester to St Albans City
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    09:55
    3 hrs 16 mins 3 changes
    13:11
    Chester
    St Albans City
    Chester to St Albans City
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    10:32
    3 hrs 9 mins 2 changes
    13:41
    Chester
    St Albans City
    Chester to St Albans City
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    10:55
    3 hrs 16 mins 3 changes
    14:11
    Chester
    St Albans City
    Chester to St Albans City
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    11:55
    3 hrs 16 mins 3 changes
    15:11
    Chester
    St Albans City
    Chester to St Albans City
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    12:32
    3 hrs 9 mins 2 changes
    15:41
    Chester
    St Albans City
    Chester to St Albans City
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    12:55
    3 hrs 16 mins 3 changes
    16:11
    Chester
    St Albans City
    Chester to St Albans City
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    13:55
    3 hrs 16 mins 3 changes
    17:11
    Chester
    St Albans City
    Chester to St Albans City
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    14:32
    3 hrs 8 mins 2 changes
    17:40
    Chester
    St Albans City
    Chester to St Albans City
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    14:55
    3 hrs 14 mins 3 changes
    18:09
    Chester
    St Albans City
    Chester to St Albans City
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    15:32
    2 hrs 58 mins 2 changes
    18:30
    Chester
    St Albans City
    Chester to St Albans City
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    15:55
    3 hrs 16 mins 3 changes
    19:11
    Chester
    St Albans City
    Chester to St Albans City
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    16:32
    3 hrs 7 mins 2 changes
    19:39
    Chester
    St Albans City
    Chester to St Albans City

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 St Albans City Station

Station name St Albans City (SAC)
Address St Albans station, Station Way, St. Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 5HE
Managed by TL

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:45 - 22:00
Saturday 06:45 - 21:15
Sunday 07:30 - 21:45
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

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

Frequently asked questions about trains between Chester and St Albans City

The travel time between Chester and St Albans City by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 3hrs 52 mins & the fastest journey takes 2hrs 58 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Chester and St Albans City vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 30 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 04:46, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:30.

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Amenities on trains between Chester and St Albans City 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 & St Albans City. owever, there are 30 possible journeys which require a change.

Avanti West Coast, Northern Rail, Thameslink, West Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales are the main train operating companies running services between Chester and St Albans City.

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