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Trains from Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) to Chester (CTR)

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16

train journeys
per day

190

miles (306 kms)

3hrs 58 mins

fastest journey

06:33 / 00:06

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 3 changes)

6

operators run

5

routes

Trains from Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) to Chester (CTR)

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On a typical weekday there are 16 scheduled rail journeys between Edinburgh Gateway and Chester , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 16 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Edinburgh Gateway to Chester is approximately 190 miles (306 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 4hrs 45 mins.

First TransPennine Express, ScotRail, Northern Rail, Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper are the main train operating companies running services between Edinburgh Gateway and Chester.

There are 5 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Edinburgh Gateway to Chester. The fastest journey time on this route takes 3hrs 58 mins.

Journeys from Edinburgh Gateway to Chester Today

  • Mon 13th May
    06:33
    4 hrs 11 mins 2 changes
    10:44
    Edinburgh Gateway
    Chester
    Edinburgh Gateway to Chester
  • Mon 13th May
    08:03
    3 hrs 58 mins 3 changes
    12:01
    Edinburgh Gateway
    Chester
    Edinburgh Gateway to Chester
  • Mon 13th May
    08:42
    4 hrs 2 mins 2 changes
    12:44
    Edinburgh Gateway
    Chester
    Edinburgh Gateway to Chester
  • Mon 13th May
    10:01
    4 hrs 3 changes
    14:01
    Edinburgh Gateway
    Chester
    Edinburgh Gateway to Chester
  • Mon 13th May
    10:34
    4 hrs 10 mins 2 changes
    14:44
    Edinburgh Gateway
    Chester
    Edinburgh Gateway to Chester
  • Mon 13th May
    11:57
    4 hrs 4 mins 3 changes
    16:01
    Edinburgh Gateway
    Chester
    Edinburgh Gateway to Chester
  • Mon 13th May
    12:35
    4 hrs 9 mins 2 changes
    16:44
    Edinburgh Gateway
    Chester
    Edinburgh Gateway to Chester
  • Mon 13th May
    14:01
    4 hrs 8 mins 3 changes
    18:09
    Edinburgh Gateway
    Chester
    Edinburgh Gateway to Chester
  • Mon 13th May
    14:40
    4 hrs 6 mins 2 changes
    18:46
    Edinburgh Gateway
    Chester
    Edinburgh Gateway to Chester
  • Mon 13th May
    16:01
    4 hrs 3 changes
    20:01
    Edinburgh Gateway
    Chester
    Edinburgh Gateway to Chester
  • Mon 13th May
    16:44
    4 hrs 2 changes
    20:44
    Edinburgh Gateway
    Chester
    Edinburgh Gateway to Chester
  • Mon 13th May
    18:00
    4 hrs 1 min 3 changes
    22:01
    Edinburgh Gateway
    Chester
    Edinburgh Gateway to Chester
  • Mon 13th May
    18:40
    4 hrs 4 mins 2 changes
    22:44
    Edinburgh Gateway
    Chester
    Edinburgh Gateway to Chester
  • Mon 13th May
    19:48
    4 hrs 49 mins 2 changes
    00:37
    Edinburgh Gateway
    Chester
    Edinburgh Gateway to Chester
  • Mon 13th May
    23:10
    7 hrs 35 mins 2 changes
    06:45
    Edinburgh Gateway
    Chester
    Edinburgh Gateway to Chester
  • Mon 13th May
    23:52
    10 hrs 58 mins 3 changes
    10:50
    Edinburgh Gateway
    Chester
    Edinburgh Gateway to Chester

About Edinburgh Gateway Station

Station name Edinburgh Gateway (EGY)
Address Edinburgh Gateway station, 1 Myreton Drive, Gogar, Lothian, EH12 9GF
Managed by SR

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday 06:10 - 00:10
Tuesday 06:10 - 00:10
Wednesday 06:10 - 00:10
Thursday 06:10 - 00:10
Friday 06:10 - 00:10
Saturday 06:10 - 00:10
Sunday 08:40 - 00:10
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 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 Edinburgh Gateway and Chester

The travel time between Edinburgh Gateway and Chester by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 4hrs 45 mins & the fastest journey takes 3hrs 58 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Edinburgh Gateway and Chester vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 16 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 06:33, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:06.

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Amenities on trains between Edinburgh Gateway 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 Edinburgh Gateway & Chester. owever, there are 16 possible journeys which require a change.

First TransPennine Express, ScotRail, Northern Rail, Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper are the main train operating companies running services between Edinburgh Gateway and Chester.

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