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Trains from Elsecar (ELR) to Chester (CTR)

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34

train journeys
per day

63

miles (102 kms)

2hrs 36 mins

fastest journey

05:32 / 00:09

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 3 changes)

5

operators run

6

routes

Trains from Elsecar (ELR) to Chester (CTR)

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On a typical weekday there are 34 scheduled rail journeys between Elsecar and Chester , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 34 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Elsecar to Chester is approximately 63 miles (102 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 3hrs 1 mins.

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

There are 6 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Elsecar to Chester. The fastest journey time on this route takes 2hrs 36 mins.

Journeys from Elsecar to Chester Today

  • Mon 6th May
    05:32
    3 hrs 5 mins 2 changes
    08:37
    Elsecar
    Chester
    Elsecar to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    05:55
    3 hrs 6 mins 2 changes
    09:01
    Elsecar
    Chester
    Elsecar to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    06:29
    3 hrs 10 mins 2 changes
    09:39
    Elsecar
    Chester
    Elsecar to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    06:54
    2 hrs 50 mins 3 changes
    09:44
    Elsecar
    Chester
    Elsecar to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    07:33
    3 hrs 6 mins 2 changes
    10:39
    Elsecar
    Chester
    Elsecar to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    08:10
    2 hrs 34 mins 3 changes
    10:44
    Elsecar
    Chester
    Elsecar to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    08:31
    3 hrs 8 mins 2 changes
    11:39
    Elsecar
    Chester
    Elsecar to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    09:09
    2 hrs 35 mins 3 changes
    11:44
    Elsecar
    Chester
    Elsecar to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    09:31
    3 hrs 6 mins 2 changes
    12:37
    Elsecar
    Chester
    Elsecar to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    10:10
    2 hrs 34 mins 3 changes
    12:44
    Elsecar
    Chester
    Elsecar to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    10:31
    3 hrs 6 mins 2 changes
    13:37
    Elsecar
    Chester
    Elsecar to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    11:09
    2 hrs 35 mins 3 changes
    13:44
    Elsecar
    Chester
    Elsecar to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    11:31
    3 hrs 7 mins 2 changes
    14:38
    Elsecar
    Chester
    Elsecar to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    12:09
    2 hrs 35 mins 3 changes
    14:44
    Elsecar
    Chester
    Elsecar to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    12:31
    3 hrs 6 mins 2 changes
    15:37
    Elsecar
    Chester
    Elsecar to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    13:09
    2 hrs 35 mins 3 changes
    15:44
    Elsecar
    Chester
    Elsecar to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    13:31
    3 hrs 6 mins 2 changes
    16:37
    Elsecar
    Chester
    Elsecar to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    14:09
    2 hrs 35 mins 3 changes
    16:44
    Elsecar
    Chester
    Elsecar to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    14:31
    3 hrs 11 mins 2 changes
    17:42
    Elsecar
    Chester
    Elsecar to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    15:09
    2 hrs 35 mins 3 changes
    17:44
    Elsecar
    Chester
    Elsecar to Chester

About Elsecar Station

Station name Elsecar (ELR)
Address Elsecar station, Hill Street, Elsecar, South Yorkshire, S74 8BD
Managed by NT

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office No

Other Facilities

Toilets Unavailable
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 Elsecar and Chester

The travel time between Elsecar and Chester by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 3hrs 1 mins & the fastest journey takes 2hrs 36 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Elsecar and Chester vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 34 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:32, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:09.

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Amenities on trains between Elsecar 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 Elsecar & Chester. owever, there are 34 possible journeys which require a change.

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

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