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Trains from Peterborough (PBO) to Chester (CTR)

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27

train journeys
per day

117

miles (189 kms)

2hrs 50 mins

fastest journey

06:10 / 00:17

first / last train

0

direct trains (1 or 2 changes)

8

operators run

7

routes

Trains from Peterborough (PBO) to Chester (CTR)

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On a typical weekday there are 27 scheduled rail journeys between Peterborough and Chester , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 27 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Peterborough to Chester is approximately 117 miles (189 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 4hrs 4 mins.

Northern Rail, First TransPennine Express, Transport for Wales, West Midlands Trains, London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway are the main train operating companies running services between Peterborough and Chester.

There are 7 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Peterborough to Chester. The fastest journey time on this route takes 2hrs 50 mins.

Journeys from Peterborough to Chester Today

  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:10
    3 hrs 34 mins 2 changes
    09:44
    Peterborough
    Chester
    Peterborough to Chester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:54
    3 hrs 34 mins 2 changes
    10:28
    Peterborough
    Chester
    Peterborough to Chester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:20
    3 hrs 45 mins 2 changes
    11:05
    Peterborough
    Chester
    Peterborough to Chester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:54
    3 hrs 50 mins 2 changes
    11:44
    Peterborough
    Chester
    Peterborough to Chester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:29
    3 hrs 37 mins 2 changes
    12:06
    Peterborough
    Chester
    Peterborough to Chester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:54
    3 hrs 50 mins 2 changes
    12:44
    Peterborough
    Chester
    Peterborough to Chester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:54
    3 hrs 50 mins 2 changes
    13:44
    Peterborough
    Chester
    Peterborough to Chester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:11
    3 hrs 56 mins 2 changes
    14:07
    Peterborough
    Chester
    Peterborough to Chester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:54
    3 hrs 50 mins 2 changes
    14:44
    Peterborough
    Chester
    Peterborough to Chester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:29
    3 hrs 36 mins 2 changes
    15:05
    Peterborough
    Chester
    Peterborough to Chester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:54
    3 hrs 50 mins 2 changes
    15:44
    Peterborough
    Chester
    Peterborough to Chester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:54
    3 hrs 50 mins 2 changes
    16:44
    Peterborough
    Chester
    Peterborough to Chester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    13:30
    3 hrs 35 mins 2 changes
    17:05
    Peterborough
    Chester
    Peterborough to Chester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    13:54
    3 hrs 50 mins 2 changes
    17:44
    Peterborough
    Chester
    Peterborough to Chester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    14:26
    4 hrs 20 mins 2 changes
    18:46
    Peterborough
    Chester
    Peterborough to Chester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    14:52
    4 hrs 17 mins 1 change
    19:09
    Peterborough
    Chester
    Peterborough to Chester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    15:30
    3 hrs 43 mins 2 changes
    19:13
    Peterborough
    Chester
    Peterborough to Chester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    15:54
    3 hrs 54 mins 2 changes
    19:48
    Peterborough
    Chester
    Peterborough to Chester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    16:30
    3 hrs 43 mins 2 changes
    20:13
    Peterborough
    Chester
    Peterborough to Chester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    16:54
    3 hrs 50 mins 2 changes
    20:44
    Peterborough
    Chester
    Peterborough to Chester

About Peterborough Station

Station name Peterborough (PBO)
Address Peterborough station, Station Road, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE1 1QL
Managed by GR

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:00 - 20:00
Saturday 06:00 - 20:00
Sunday 08:00 - 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 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 Peterborough and Chester

The travel time between Peterborough and Chester by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 4hrs 4 mins & the fastest journey takes 2hrs 50 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Peterborough and Chester vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 27 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 06:10, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:17.

First class tickets on trains between Peterborough and Chester typically offer more space, complimentary food and drink, and other amenities compared to standard class.

Amenities on trains between Peterborough 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 Peterborough & Chester. owever, there are 27 possible journeys which require a change.

Northern Rail, First TransPennine Express, Transport for Wales, West Midlands Trains, London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway are the main train operating companies running services between Peterborough and Chester.

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