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Trains from Plymouth (PLY) to Chester (CTR)

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19

train journeys
per day

202

miles (325 kms)

5hrs 17 mins

fastest journey

05:24 / 05:04

first / last train

0

direct trains (1 or 2 changes)

5

operators run

7

routes

Trains from Plymouth (PLY) to Chester (CTR)

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On a typical weekday there are 19 scheduled rail journeys between Plymouth and Chester , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 19 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Plymouth to Chester is approximately 202 miles (325 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 6hrs 44 mins.

Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, GWR, Transport for Wales, West Midlands Trains are the main train operating companies running services between Plymouth and Chester.

There are 7 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Plymouth to Chester. The fastest journey time on this route takes 5hrs 17 mins.

Journeys from Plymouth to Chester Today

  • Mon 22nd Apr
    05:24
    5 hrs 20 mins 2 changes
    10:44
    Plymouth
    Chester
    Plymouth to Chester
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    06:20
    5 hrs 24 mins 2 changes
    11:44
    Plymouth
    Chester
    Plymouth to Chester
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    07:27
    5 hrs 17 mins 2 changes
    12:44
    Plymouth
    Chester
    Plymouth to Chester
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    08:27
    5 hrs 17 mins 2 changes
    13:44
    Plymouth
    Chester
    Plymouth to Chester
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    09:27
    5 hrs 17 mins 2 changes
    14:44
    Plymouth
    Chester
    Plymouth to Chester
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    09:37
    5 hrs 28 mins 2 changes
    15:05
    Plymouth
    Chester
    Plymouth to Chester
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    10:27
    5 hrs 17 mins 2 changes
    15:44
    Plymouth
    Chester
    Plymouth to Chester
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    11:27
    5 hrs 17 mins 2 changes
    16:44
    Plymouth
    Chester
    Plymouth to Chester
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    12:27
    5 hrs 17 mins 2 changes
    17:44
    Plymouth
    Chester
    Plymouth to Chester
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    13:27
    5 hrs 19 mins 2 changes
    18:46
    Plymouth
    Chester
    Plymouth to Chester
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    14:27
    5 hrs 21 mins 2 changes
    19:48
    Plymouth
    Chester
    Plymouth to Chester
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    15:27
    5 hrs 17 mins 2 changes
    20:44
    Plymouth
    Chester
    Plymouth to Chester
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    16:27
    5 hrs 37 mins 2 changes
    22:04
    Plymouth
    Chester
    Plymouth to Chester
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    17:27
    5 hrs 53 mins 1 change
    23:20
    Plymouth
    Chester
    Plymouth to Chester
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    18:27
    6 hrs 2 mins 2 changes
    00:29
    Plymouth
    Chester
    Plymouth to Chester
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    18:48
    11 hrs 42 mins 2 changes
    06:30
    Plymouth
    Chester
    Plymouth to Chester
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    19:50
    10 hrs 55 mins 2 changes
    06:45
    Plymouth
    Chester
    Plymouth to Chester
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    21:25
    12 hrs 55 mins 2 changes
    10:20
    Plymouth
    Chester
    Plymouth to Chester
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    23:54
    11 hrs 11 mins 2 changes
    11:05
    Plymouth
    Chester
    Plymouth to Chester

About Plymouth Station

Station name Plymouth (PLY)
Address Plymouth station, North Road, Plymouth, Devon, PL4 6AB
Managed by GW

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:25 - 20:00
Saturday 06:25 - 19:00
Sunday 08:00 - 19:00
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 Plymouth and Chester

The travel time between Plymouth and Chester by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 6hrs 44 mins & the fastest journey takes 5hrs 17 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Plymouth and Chester vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 19 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:24, and the last train of the day leaves at 05:04.

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

Amenities on trains between Plymouth 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 Plymouth & Chester. owever, there are 19 possible journeys which require a change.

Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, GWR, Transport for Wales, West Midlands Trains are the main train operating companies running services between Plymouth and Chester.

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