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Trains from Guildford (GLD) to Chester (CTR)

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29

train journeys
per day

166

miles (268 kms)

3hrs 30 mins

fastest journey

00:34 / 00:48

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 3 changes)

5

operators run

6

routes

Trains from Guildford (GLD) to Chester (CTR)

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On a typical weekday there are 29 scheduled rail journeys between Guildford and Chester , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 29 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Guildford to Chester is approximately 166 miles (268 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 4hrs 50 mins.

Avanti West Coast, South Western Railway, Transport for Wales, West Midlands Trains, GWR are the main train operating companies running services between Guildford and Chester.

There are 6 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Guildford to Chester. The fastest journey time on this route takes 3hrs 30 mins.

Journeys from Guildford to Chester Today

  • Mon 29th Apr
    00:34
    8 hrs 10 mins 3 changes
    08:44
    Guildford
    Chester
    Guildford to Chester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    05:50
    3 hrs 54 mins 3 changes
    09:44
    Guildford
    Chester
    Guildford to Chester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:43
    4 hrs 1 min 3 changes
    10:44
    Guildford
    Chester
    Guildford to Chester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:29
    3 hrs 36 mins 2 changes
    11:05
    Guildford
    Chester
    Guildford to Chester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:03
    3 hrs 41 mins 3 changes
    11:44
    Guildford
    Chester
    Guildford to Chester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:34
    3 hrs 32 mins 3 changes
    12:06
    Guildford
    Chester
    Guildford to Chester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:04
    3 hrs 40 mins 3 changes
    12:44
    Guildford
    Chester
    Guildford to Chester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:51
    3 hrs 53 mins 3 changes
    13:44
    Guildford
    Chester
    Guildford to Chester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:34
    3 hrs 33 mins 3 changes
    14:07
    Guildford
    Chester
    Guildford to Chester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:49
    3 hrs 55 mins 3 changes
    14:44
    Guildford
    Chester
    Guildford to Chester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:34
    3 hrs 31 mins 3 changes
    15:05
    Guildford
    Chester
    Guildford to Chester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:49
    3 hrs 55 mins 3 changes
    15:44
    Guildford
    Chester
    Guildford to Chester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:19
    4 hrs 14 mins 3 changes
    16:33
    Guildford
    Chester
    Guildford to Chester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:49
    3 hrs 55 mins 3 changes
    16:44
    Guildford
    Chester
    Guildford to Chester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    13:34
    3 hrs 31 mins 3 changes
    17:05
    Guildford
    Chester
    Guildford to Chester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    13:49
    3 hrs 55 mins 3 changes
    17:44
    Guildford
    Chester
    Guildford to Chester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    14:49
    3 hrs 57 mins 3 changes
    18:46
    Guildford
    Chester
    Guildford to Chester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    15:34
    3 hrs 39 mins 3 changes
    19:13
    Guildford
    Chester
    Guildford to Chester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    15:52
    3 hrs 56 mins 3 changes
    19:48
    Guildford
    Chester
    Guildford to Chester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    16:34
    3 hrs 39 mins 3 changes
    20:13
    Guildford
    Chester
    Guildford to Chester

About Guildford Station

Station name Guildford (GLD)
Address Guildford station, Station Approach, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 4UT
Managed by NR

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:15 - 21:00
Saturday 06:15 - 21:00
Sunday 07:00 - 21:00
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 Guildford and Chester

The travel time between Guildford and Chester by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 4hrs 50 mins & the fastest journey takes 3hrs 30 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Guildford and Chester vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 29 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 00:34, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:48.

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Amenities on trains between Guildford 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 Guildford & Chester. owever, there are 29 possible journeys which require a change.

Avanti West Coast, South Western Railway, Transport for Wales, West Midlands Trains, GWR are the main train operating companies running services between Guildford and Chester.

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