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Trains from Salisbury to Chester (CTR)

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20

train journeys
per day

153

miles (247 kms)

5hrs 23 mins

fastest journey

05:44 / 23:31

first / last train

0

direct trains (1 or 2 changes)

5

operators run

7

routes

Trains from Salisbury to Chester (CTR)

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On a typical weekday there are 20 scheduled rail journeys between Salisbury and Chester , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 20 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Salisbury to Chester is approximately 153 miles (247 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 6hrs 45 mins.

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

There are 7 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Salisbury to Chester. The fastest journey time on this route takes 5hrs 23 mins.

Journeys from Salisbury to Chester Today

  • Mon 1st Apr
    05:44
    5 hrs 36 mins 2 changes
    11:20
    Salisbury
    Chester
    Salisbury to Chester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    07:19
    5 hrs 7 mins 1 change
    12:26
    Salisbury
    Chester
    Salisbury to Chester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    07:46
    5 hrs 34 mins 2 changes
    13:20
    Salisbury
    Chester
    Salisbury to Chester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    09:42
    4 hrs 39 mins 1 change
    14:21
    Salisbury
    Chester
    Salisbury to Chester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    10:42
    5 hrs 40 mins 1 change
    16:22
    Salisbury
    Chester
    Salisbury to Chester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    11:42
    5 hrs 23 mins 2 changes
    17:05
    Salisbury
    Chester
    Salisbury to Chester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    11:47
    5 hrs 35 mins 2 changes
    17:22
    Salisbury
    Chester
    Salisbury to Chester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    12:42
    5 hrs 40 mins 1 change
    18:22
    Salisbury
    Chester
    Salisbury to Chester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    13:42
    5 hrs 31 mins 2 changes
    19:13
    Salisbury
    Chester
    Salisbury to Chester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    14:43
    4 hrs 38 mins 2 changes
    19:21
    Salisbury
    Chester
    Salisbury to Chester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    15:42
    5 hrs 31 mins 2 changes
    21:13
    Salisbury
    Chester
    Salisbury to Chester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    16:42
    4 hrs 44 mins 1 change
    21:26
    Salisbury
    Chester
    Salisbury to Chester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    17:42
    4 hrs 58 mins 1 change
    22:40
    Salisbury
    Chester
    Salisbury to Chester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    17:47
    5 hrs 35 mins 2 changes
    23:22
    Salisbury
    Chester
    Salisbury to Chester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    18:42
    5 hrs 47 mins 1 change
    00:29
    Salisbury
    Chester
    Salisbury to Chester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    19:42
    10 hrs 48 mins 2 changes
    06:30
    Salisbury
    Chester
    Salisbury to Chester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    20:42
    10 hrs 3 mins 2 changes
    06:45
    Salisbury
    Chester
    Salisbury to Chester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    21:42
    10 hrs 38 mins 1 change
    08:20
    Salisbury
    Chester
    Salisbury to Chester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    23:00
    11 hrs 20 mins 2 changes
    10:20
    Salisbury
    Chester
    Salisbury to Chester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    23:03
    12 hrs 17 mins 2 changes
    11:20
    Salisbury
    Chester
    Salisbury to Chester

About Salisbury Station

Station name Salisbury (SAL)
Address Salisbury station, South Western Road, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP2 7RS
Managed by SW

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:30 - 20:00
Saturday 06:20 - 19:30
Sunday 08:10 - 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 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 Salisbury and Chester

The travel time between Salisbury and Chester by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 6hrs 45 mins & the fastest journey takes 5hrs 23 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Salisbury and Chester vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 20 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:44, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:31.

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Amenities on trains between Salisbury 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 Salisbury & Chester. owever, there are 20 possible journeys which require a change.

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

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