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Trains from Blantyre (BLT) to Chester (CTR)

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13

train journeys
per day

186

miles (299 kms)

4hrs 59 mins

fastest journey

06:49 / 23:41

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 3 changes)

5

operators run

5

routes

Trains from Blantyre (BLT) to Chester (CTR)

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On a typical weekday there are 13 scheduled rail journeys between Blantyre and Chester , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 13 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Blantyre to Chester is approximately 186 miles (299 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 5hrs 30 mins.

ScotRail, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales, First TransPennine Express, Northern Rail are the main train operating companies running services between Blantyre and Chester.

There are 5 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Blantyre to Chester. The fastest journey time on this route takes 4hrs 59 mins.

Journeys from Blantyre to Chester Today

  • Mon 6th May
    06:49
    4 hrs 55 mins 2 changes
    11:44
    Blantyre
    Chester
    Blantyre to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    07:19
    5 hrs 25 mins 2 changes
    12:44
    Blantyre
    Chester
    Blantyre to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    08:21
    5 hrs 23 mins 2 changes
    13:44
    Blantyre
    Chester
    Blantyre to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    08:50
    5 hrs 2 changes
    13:50
    Blantyre
    Chester
    Blantyre to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    09:31
    5 hrs 13 mins 2 changes
    14:44
    Blantyre
    Chester
    Blantyre to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    10:50
    4 hrs 54 mins 2 changes
    15:44
    Blantyre
    Chester
    Blantyre to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    11:19
    5 hrs 25 mins 2 changes
    16:44
    Blantyre
    Chester
    Blantyre to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    12:50
    4 hrs 54 mins 2 changes
    17:44
    Blantyre
    Chester
    Blantyre to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    13:49
    5 hrs 20 mins 3 changes
    19:09
    Blantyre
    Chester
    Blantyre to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    14:01
    5 hrs 47 mins 2 changes
    19:48
    Blantyre
    Chester
    Blantyre to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    15:48
    5 hrs 3 changes
    20:48
    Blantyre
    Chester
    Blantyre to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    16:49
    4 hrs 59 mins 2 changes
    21:48
    Blantyre
    Chester
    Blantyre to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    23:18
    9 hrs 26 mins 3 changes
    08:44
    Blantyre
    Chester
    Blantyre to Chester

About Blantyre Station

Station name Blantyre (BLT)
Address Blantyne station, station Road, Blantyre, South Lanarkshire, G72 9BB
Managed by SR

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:10 - 20:28
Saturday 06:10 - 20:28
Sunday Closed
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

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

The travel time between Blantyre and Chester by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 5hrs 30 mins & the fastest journey takes 4hrs 59 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Blantyre and Chester vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 13 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 06:49, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:41.

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Amenities on trains between Blantyre 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 Blantyre & Chester. owever, there are 13 possible journeys which require a change.

ScotRail, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales, First TransPennine Express, Northern Rail are the main train operating companies running services between Blantyre and Chester.

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