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Trains from Holyhead (HHD) to Chester (CTR)

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25

train journeys
per day

72

miles (117 kms)

1hrs 35 mins

fastest journey

04:21 / 22:25

first / last train

25

direct trains

2

operators run

1

route

Trains from Holyhead (HHD) to Chester (CTR)

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On a typical weekday there are 25 scheduled rail journeys between Holyhead and Chester , with 25 of them being direct trains.

The distance by rail from Holyhead to Chester is approximately 72 miles (117 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 1hrs 46 mins.

Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales are the main train operating companies running services between Holyhead and Chester.

There are 1 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Holyhead to Chester. The fastest journey time on this route takes 1hrs 35 mins.

Journeys from Holyhead to Chester Today

  • Mon 6th May
    04:21
    1 hrs 48 mins Direct
    06:09
    Holyhead
    Chester
    Holyhead to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    04:52
    1 hrs 50 mins Direct
    06:42
    Holyhead
    Chester
    Holyhead to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    05:30
    1 hrs 37 mins Direct
    07:07
    Holyhead
    Chester
    Holyhead to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    05:48
    1 hrs 36 mins Direct
    07:24
    Holyhead
    Chester
    Holyhead to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    06:24
    1 hrs 51 mins Direct
    08:15
    Holyhead
    Chester
    Holyhead to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    06:48
    1 hrs 36 mins Direct
    08:24
    Holyhead
    Chester
    Holyhead to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    07:30
    1 hrs 57 mins Direct
    09:27
    Holyhead
    Chester
    Holyhead to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    08:05
    2 hrs 8 mins Direct
    10:13
    Holyhead
    Chester
    Holyhead to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    08:53
    1 hrs 35 mins Direct
    10:28
    Holyhead
    Chester
    Holyhead to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    09:26
    1 hrs 59 mins Direct
    11:25
    Holyhead
    Chester
    Holyhead to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    10:40
    1 hrs 37 mins Direct
    12:17
    Holyhead
    Chester
    Holyhead to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    11:50
    1 hrs 45 mins Direct
    13:35
    Holyhead
    Chester
    Holyhead to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    12:33
    1 hrs 37 mins Direct
    14:10
    Holyhead
    Chester
    Holyhead to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    12:48
    1 hrs 37 mins Direct
    14:25
    Holyhead
    Chester
    Holyhead to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    13:06
    1 hrs 45 mins Direct
    14:51
    Holyhead
    Chester
    Holyhead to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    13:28
    1 hrs 59 mins Direct
    15:27
    Holyhead
    Chester
    Holyhead to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    14:33
    1 hrs 45 mins Direct
    16:18
    Holyhead
    Chester
    Holyhead to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    14:48
    1 hrs 37 mins Direct
    16:25
    Holyhead
    Chester
    Holyhead to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    15:38
    1 hrs 54 mins Direct
    17:32
    Holyhead
    Chester
    Holyhead to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    16:36
    1 hrs 41 mins Direct
    18:17
    Holyhead
    Chester
    Holyhead to Chester

About Holyhead Station

Station name Holyhead (HHD)
Address Holyhead station, Station Approach, London Road, Holyhead, Anglesey, LL65 2BT
Managed by AW

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:10 - 19:10
Saturday 06:10 - 19:10
Sunday 10:30 - 17:00
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 Available
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 Holyhead and Chester

The travel time between Holyhead and Chester by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 1hrs 46 mins & the fastest journey takes 1hrs 35 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Holyhead and Chester vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 25 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 04:21, and the last train of the day leaves at 22:25.

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

Amenities on trains between Holyhead and Chester can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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Yes! There are usually around 25 direct services per day from Holyhead to Chester

Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales are the main train operating companies running services between Holyhead and Chester.

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