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Trains from Lancaster (LAN) to Chester (CTR)

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33

train journeys
per day

58

miles (94 kms)

2hrs 14 mins

fastest journey

05:50 / 00:39

first / last train

0

direct trains (1 or 2 changes)

6

operators run

7

routes

Trains from Lancaster (LAN) to Chester (CTR)

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On a typical weekday there are 33 scheduled rail journeys between Lancaster and Chester , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 33 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Lancaster to Chester is approximately 58 miles (94 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 2hrs 56 mins.

First TransPennine Express, East Midlands Railway, Northern Rail, Merseyrail, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales are the main train operating companies running services between Lancaster and Chester.

There are 7 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Lancaster to Chester. The fastest journey time on this route takes 2hrs 14 mins.

Journeys from Lancaster to Chester Today

  • Mon 1st Apr
    05:50
    2 hrs 47 mins 1 change
    08:37
    Lancaster
    Chester
    Lancaster to Chester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    06:26
    3 hrs 7 mins 2 changes
    09:33
    Lancaster
    Chester
    Lancaster to Chester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    07:20
    2 hrs 24 mins 1 change
    09:44
    Lancaster
    Chester
    Lancaster to Chester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    07:26
    3 hrs 1 min 2 changes
    10:27
    Lancaster
    Chester
    Lancaster to Chester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    07:51
    2 hrs 42 mins 2 changes
    10:33
    Lancaster
    Chester
    Lancaster to Chester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    08:31
    2 hrs 34 mins 2 changes
    11:05
    Lancaster
    Chester
    Lancaster to Chester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    09:50
    2 hrs 43 mins 2 changes
    12:33
    Lancaster
    Chester
    Lancaster to Chester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    10:26
    3 hrs 1 min 2 changes
    13:27
    Lancaster
    Chester
    Lancaster to Chester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    10:50
    2 hrs 43 mins 2 changes
    13:33
    Lancaster
    Chester
    Lancaster to Chester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    11:22
    2 hrs 22 mins 1 change
    13:44
    Lancaster
    Chester
    Lancaster to Chester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    11:31
    2 hrs 56 mins 2 changes
    14:27
    Lancaster
    Chester
    Lancaster to Chester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    11:49
    2 hrs 44 mins 2 changes
    14:33
    Lancaster
    Chester
    Lancaster to Chester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    12:27
    3 hrs 2 changes
    15:27
    Lancaster
    Chester
    Lancaster to Chester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    12:51
    2 hrs 42 mins 2 changes
    15:33
    Lancaster
    Chester
    Lancaster to Chester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    13:25
    2 hrs 19 mins 1 change
    15:44
    Lancaster
    Chester
    Lancaster to Chester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    13:49
    2 hrs 44 mins 2 changes
    16:33
    Lancaster
    Chester
    Lancaster to Chester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    14:28
    2 hrs 37 mins 2 changes
    17:05
    Lancaster
    Chester
    Lancaster to Chester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    14:52
    2 hrs 41 mins 2 changes
    17:33
    Lancaster
    Chester
    Lancaster to Chester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    15:23
    2 hrs 21 mins 1 change
    17:44
    Lancaster
    Chester
    Lancaster to Chester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    15:28
    2 hrs 58 mins 2 changes
    18:26
    Lancaster
    Chester
    Lancaster to Chester

About Lancaster Station

Station name Lancaster (LAN)
Address Lancaster station, Meeting House Lane, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 5NW
Managed by VT

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:15 - 19:45
Saturday 05:15 - 19:45
Sunday 09:30 - 20:00
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 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 Lancaster and Chester

The travel time between Lancaster and Chester by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 2hrs 56 mins & the fastest journey takes 2hrs 14 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Lancaster and Chester vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 33 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:50, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:39.

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Amenities on trains between Lancaster 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 Lancaster & Chester. owever, there are 33 possible journeys which require a change.

First TransPennine Express, East Midlands Railway, Northern Rail, Merseyrail, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales are the main train operating companies running services between Lancaster and Chester.

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