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Trains from Accrington (ACR) to Chester (CTR)

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31

train journeys
per day

43

miles (70 kms)

2hrs 32 mins

fastest journey

06:26 / 00:10

first / last train

0

direct trains (1 or 2 changes)

3

operators run

5

routes

Trains from Accrington (ACR) to Chester (CTR)

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On a typical weekday there are 31 scheduled rail journeys between Accrington and Chester , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 31 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Accrington to Chester is approximately 43 miles (70 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 3hrs.

Transport for Wales, Northern Rail, First TransPennine Express are the main train operating companies running services between Accrington and Chester.

There are 5 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Accrington to Chester. The fastest journey time on this route takes 2hrs 32 mins.

Journeys from Accrington to Chester Today

  • Mon 6th May
    06:26
    2 hrs 35 mins 1 change
    09:01
    Accrington
    Chester
    Accrington to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    07:26
    2 hrs 26 mins 2 changes
    09:52
    Accrington
    Chester
    Accrington to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    08:28
    2 hrs 33 mins 1 change
    11:01
    Accrington
    Chester
    Accrington to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    09:12
    2 hrs 39 mins 2 changes
    11:51
    Accrington
    Chester
    Accrington to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    09:28
    2 hrs 33 mins 1 change
    12:01
    Accrington
    Chester
    Accrington to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    10:12
    2 hrs 38 mins 2 changes
    12:50
    Accrington
    Chester
    Accrington to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    10:28
    2 hrs 32 mins 1 change
    13:00
    Accrington
    Chester
    Accrington to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    11:12
    2 hrs 38 mins 2 changes
    13:50
    Accrington
    Chester
    Accrington to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    11:27
    2 hrs 34 mins 1 change
    14:01
    Accrington
    Chester
    Accrington to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    12:12
    2 hrs 38 mins 2 changes
    14:50
    Accrington
    Chester
    Accrington to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    12:27
    2 hrs 34 mins 1 change
    15:01
    Accrington
    Chester
    Accrington to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    13:12
    2 hrs 38 mins 2 changes
    15:50
    Accrington
    Chester
    Accrington to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    13:28
    2 hrs 33 mins 1 change
    16:01
    Accrington
    Chester
    Accrington to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    14:12
    2 hrs 38 mins 2 changes
    16:50
    Accrington
    Chester
    Accrington to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    14:28
    2 hrs 41 mins 1 change
    17:09
    Accrington
    Chester
    Accrington to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    15:12
    2 hrs 38 mins 2 changes
    17:50
    Accrington
    Chester
    Accrington to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    15:28
    2 hrs 41 mins 1 change
    18:09
    Accrington
    Chester
    Accrington to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    16:12
    2 hrs 38 mins 2 changes
    18:50
    Accrington
    Chester
    Accrington to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    16:28
    2 hrs 41 mins 1 change
    19:09
    Accrington
    Chester
    Accrington to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    17:12
    2 hrs 37 mins 2 changes
    19:49
    Accrington
    Chester
    Accrington to Chester

About Accrington Station

Station name Accrington (ACR)
Address Accrington station, Eagle Street, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 1LJ
Managed by NT

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday 06:40 - 15:00
Tuesday 06:40 - 15:00
Wednesday 06:40 - 15:00
Thursday 06:40 - 15:00
Friday 06:40 - 15:00
Saturday 06:40 - 15:00
Sunday 09:10 - 16:45
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Unavailable
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Unavailable
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 Accrington and Chester

The travel time between Accrington and Chester by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 3hrs & the fastest journey takes 2hrs 32 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Accrington and Chester vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 31 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 06:26, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:10.

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Amenities on trains between Accrington 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 Accrington & Chester. owever, there are 31 possible journeys which require a change.

Transport for Wales, Northern Rail, First TransPennine Express are the main train operating companies running services between Accrington and Chester.

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