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Trains from Braintree (BTR) to Chester (CTR)

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15

train journeys
per day

171

miles (275 kms)

5hrs 38 mins

fastest journey

06:59 / 23:01

first / last train

0

direct trains (3 or 3 changes)

6

operators run

4

routes

Trains from Braintree (BTR) to Chester (CTR)

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On a typical weekday there are 15 scheduled rail journeys between Braintree and Chester , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 15 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Braintree to Chester is approximately 171 miles (275 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 6hrs 19 mins.

GWR, Northern Rail, Abellio Greater Anglia, Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast, Elizabeth Line are the main train operating companies running services between Braintree and Chester.

There are 4 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Braintree to Chester. The fastest journey time on this route takes 5hrs 38 mins.

Journeys from Braintree to Chester Today

  • Mon 6th May
    06:59
    5 hrs 38 mins 3 changes
    12:37
    Braintree
    Chester
    Braintree to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    07:59
    5 hrs 38 mins 3 changes
    13:37
    Braintree
    Chester
    Braintree to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    08:59
    5 hrs 39 mins 3 changes
    14:38
    Braintree
    Chester
    Braintree to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    09:59
    5 hrs 38 mins 3 changes
    15:37
    Braintree
    Chester
    Braintree to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    10:59
    5 hrs 38 mins 3 changes
    16:37
    Braintree
    Chester
    Braintree to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    11:59
    5 hrs 43 mins 3 changes
    17:42
    Braintree
    Chester
    Braintree to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    12:59
    5 hrs 38 mins 3 changes
    18:37
    Braintree
    Chester
    Braintree to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    13:59
    5 hrs 12 mins 3 changes
    19:11
    Braintree
    Chester
    Braintree to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    14:59
    5 hrs 39 mins 3 changes
    20:38
    Braintree
    Chester
    Braintree to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    15:59
    5 hrs 27 mins 3 changes
    21:26
    Braintree
    Chester
    Braintree to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    16:59
    5 hrs 39 mins 3 changes
    22:38
    Braintree
    Chester
    Braintree to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    17:59
    5 hrs 38 mins 3 changes
    23:37
    Braintree
    Chester
    Braintree to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    18:59
    5 hrs 38 mins 3 changes
    00:37
    Braintree
    Chester
    Braintree to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    20:59
    11 hrs 21 mins 3 changes
    08:20
    Braintree
    Chester
    Braintree to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    21:59
    10 hrs 45 mins 3 changes
    08:44
    Braintree
    Chester
    Braintree to Chester

About Braintree Station

Station name Braintree (BTR)
Address Braintree station, Station Approach, Braintree, Essex, CM7 3QL
Managed by LE

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:15 - 15:00
Saturday 05:45 - 13:05
Sunday 07:45 - 15:30
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 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 Braintree and Chester

The travel time between Braintree and Chester by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 6hrs 19 mins & the fastest journey takes 5hrs 38 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Braintree and Chester vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 15 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 06:59, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:01.

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Amenities on trains between Braintree 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 Braintree & Chester. owever, there are 15 possible journeys which require a change.

GWR, Northern Rail, Abellio Greater Anglia, Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast, Elizabeth Line are the main train operating companies running services between Braintree and Chester.

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