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Trains from Winchester (WIN) to Chester (CTR)

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26

train journeys
per day

161

miles (259 kms)

4hrs 8 mins

fastest journey

05:31 / 23:41

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 2 changes)

5

operators run

4

routes

Trains from Winchester (WIN) to Chester (CTR)

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On a typical weekday there are 26 scheduled rail journeys between Winchester and Chester , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 26 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Winchester to Chester is approximately 161 miles (259 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 4hrs 40 mins.

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

There are 4 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Winchester to Chester. The fastest journey time on this route takes 4hrs 8 mins.

Journeys from Winchester to Chester Today

  • Mon 29th Apr
    05:31
    4 hrs 13 mins 2 changes
    09:44
    Winchester
    Chester
    Winchester to Chester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:33
    4 hrs 11 mins 2 changes
    10:44
    Winchester
    Chester
    Winchester to Chester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:55
    4 hrs 10 mins 2 changes
    11:05
    Winchester
    Chester
    Winchester to Chester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:31
    4 hrs 13 mins 2 changes
    11:44
    Winchester
    Chester
    Winchester to Chester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:55
    4 hrs 11 mins 2 changes
    12:06
    Winchester
    Chester
    Winchester to Chester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:31
    4 hrs 13 mins 2 changes
    12:44
    Winchester
    Chester
    Winchester to Chester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:33
    4 hrs 11 mins 2 changes
    13:44
    Winchester
    Chester
    Winchester to Chester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:56
    4 hrs 11 mins 2 changes
    14:07
    Winchester
    Chester
    Winchester to Chester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:31
    4 hrs 13 mins 2 changes
    14:44
    Winchester
    Chester
    Winchester to Chester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:57
    4 hrs 8 mins 2 changes
    15:05
    Winchester
    Chester
    Winchester to Chester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:32
    4 hrs 12 mins 2 changes
    15:44
    Winchester
    Chester
    Winchester to Chester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:31
    4 hrs 13 mins 2 changes
    16:44
    Winchester
    Chester
    Winchester to Chester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:56
    4 hrs 9 mins 2 changes
    17:05
    Winchester
    Chester
    Winchester to Chester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    13:32
    4 hrs 12 mins 2 changes
    17:44
    Winchester
    Chester
    Winchester to Chester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    14:31
    4 hrs 15 mins 2 changes
    18:46
    Winchester
    Chester
    Winchester to Chester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    14:57
    4 hrs 16 mins 2 changes
    19:13
    Winchester
    Chester
    Winchester to Chester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    15:31
    4 hrs 17 mins 2 changes
    19:48
    Winchester
    Chester
    Winchester to Chester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    15:56
    4 hrs 17 mins 2 changes
    20:13
    Winchester
    Chester
    Winchester to Chester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    16:32
    4 hrs 12 mins 2 changes
    20:44
    Winchester
    Chester
    Winchester to Chester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    16:48
    4 hrs 25 mins 2 changes
    21:13
    Winchester
    Chester
    Winchester to Chester

About Winchester Station

Station name Winchester (WIN)
Address Winchester station, Station Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8TJ
Managed by SW

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:00 - 20:30
Saturday 06:00 - 19:30
Sunday 07:00 - 20:30
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Unavailable
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 Winchester and Chester

The travel time between Winchester and Chester by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 4hrs 40 mins & the fastest journey takes 4hrs 8 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Winchester and Chester vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 26 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:31, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:41.

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Amenities on trains between Winchester 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 Winchester & Chester. owever, there are 26 possible journeys which require a change.

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

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