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Trains from Durham (DHM) to Chester (CTR)

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20

train journeys
per day

121

miles (195 kms)

3hrs 49 mins

fastest journey

04:38 / 00:11

first / last train

0

direct trains (1 or 2 changes)

5

operators run

4

routes

Trains from Durham (DHM) to Chester (CTR)

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On a typical weekday there are 20 scheduled rail journeys between Durham 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 Durham to Chester is approximately 121 miles (195 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 4hrs 6 mins.

Merseyrail, London North Eastern Railway, Transport for Wales, First TransPennine Express, Northern Rail are the main train operating companies running services between Durham and Chester.

There are 4 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Durham to Chester. The fastest journey time on this route takes 3hrs 49 mins.

Journeys from Durham to Chester Today

  • Mon 22nd Apr
    04:38
    4 hrs 13 mins 1 change
    08:51
    Durham
    Chester
    Durham to Chester
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    05:00
    4 hrs 1 min 2 changes
    09:01
    Durham
    Chester
    Durham to Chester
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    05:51
    3 hrs 59 mins 1 change
    09:50
    Durham
    Chester
    Durham to Chester
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    06:12
    3 hrs 49 mins 2 changes
    10:01
    Durham
    Chester
    Durham to Chester
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    06:59
    3 hrs 51 mins 1 change
    10:50
    Durham
    Chester
    Durham to Chester
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    07:08
    3 hrs 53 mins 2 changes
    11:01
    Durham
    Chester
    Durham to Chester
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    08:00
    3 hrs 51 mins 1 change
    11:51
    Durham
    Chester
    Durham to Chester
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    08:58
    3 hrs 52 mins 1 change
    12:50
    Durham
    Chester
    Durham to Chester
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    09:59
    3 hrs 51 mins 1 change
    13:50
    Durham
    Chester
    Durham to Chester
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    10:59
    3 hrs 51 mins 1 change
    14:50
    Durham
    Chester
    Durham to Chester
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    12:00
    3 hrs 50 mins 1 change
    15:50
    Durham
    Chester
    Durham to Chester
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    12:59
    3 hrs 51 mins 1 change
    16:50
    Durham
    Chester
    Durham to Chester
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    13:59
    3 hrs 51 mins 1 change
    17:50
    Durham
    Chester
    Durham to Chester
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    14:59
    3 hrs 51 mins 1 change
    18:50
    Durham
    Chester
    Durham to Chester
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    15:59
    3 hrs 50 mins 1 change
    19:49
    Durham
    Chester
    Durham to Chester
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    16:59
    3 hrs 49 mins 1 change
    20:48
    Durham
    Chester
    Durham to Chester
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    17:59
    3 hrs 49 mins 1 change
    21:48
    Durham
    Chester
    Durham to Chester
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    19:00
    3 hrs 50 mins 1 change
    22:50
    Durham
    Chester
    Durham to Chester
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    19:59
    4 hrs 27 mins 1 change
    00:26
    Durham
    Chester
    Durham to Chester
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    23:04
    7 hrs 43 mins 2 changes
    06:47
    Durham
    Chester
    Durham to Chester

About Durham Station

Station name Durham (DHM)
Address Durham station, North Road, Durham, County Durham, DH1 4RB
Managed by GR

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:00 - 18:00
Saturday 07:00 - 17:00
Sunday 09:00 - 16:00
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 Unavailable
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 Durham and Chester

The travel time between Durham and Chester by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 4hrs 6 mins & the fastest journey takes 3hrs 49 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Durham 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 04:38, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:11.

First class tickets on trains between Durham and Chester typically offer more space, complimentary food and drink, and other amenities compared to standard class.

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

Merseyrail, London North Eastern Railway, Transport for Wales, First TransPennine Express, Northern Rail are the main train operating companies running services between Durham and Chester.

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