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Trains from Ipswich (IPS) to Chester (CTR)

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17

train journeys
per day

186

miles (300 kms)

7hrs 13 mins

fastest journey

00:38 / 00:27

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 2 changes)

7

operators run

3

routes

Trains from Ipswich (IPS) to Chester (CTR)

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On a typical weekday there are 17 scheduled rail journeys between Ipswich and Chester , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 17 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Ipswich to Chester is approximately 186 miles (300 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 8hrs 10 mins.

Northern Rail, East Midlands Railway, Abellio Greater Anglia, Transport for Wales, Merseyrail, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry are the main train operating companies running services between Ipswich and Chester.

There are 3 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Ipswich to Chester. The fastest journey time on this route takes 7hrs 13 mins.

Journeys from Ipswich to Chester Today

  • Mon 1st Apr
    00:38
    11 hrs 49 mins 2 changes
    12:27
    Ipswich
    Chester
    Ipswich to Chester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    06:00
    7 hrs 20 mins 2 changes
    13:20
    Ipswich
    Chester
    Ipswich to Chester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    06:39
    7 hrs 48 mins 2 changes
    14:27
    Ipswich
    Chester
    Ipswich to Chester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    08:00
    7 hrs 21 mins 2 changes
    15:21
    Ipswich
    Chester
    Ipswich to Chester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    09:06
    7 hrs 21 mins 2 changes
    16:27
    Ipswich
    Chester
    Ipswich to Chester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    10:01
    7 hrs 21 mins 2 changes
    17:22
    Ipswich
    Chester
    Ipswich to Chester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    10:06
    7 hrs 21 mins 2 changes
    17:27
    Ipswich
    Chester
    Ipswich to Chester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    11:06
    7 hrs 20 mins 2 changes
    18:26
    Ipswich
    Chester
    Ipswich to Chester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    12:07
    7 hrs 13 mins 2 changes
    19:20
    Ipswich
    Chester
    Ipswich to Chester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    13:07
    7 hrs 19 mins 2 changes
    20:26
    Ipswich
    Chester
    Ipswich to Chester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    13:58
    7 hrs 24 mins 2 changes
    21:22
    Ipswich
    Chester
    Ipswich to Chester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    14:07
    7 hrs 19 mins 2 changes
    21:26
    Ipswich
    Chester
    Ipswich to Chester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    14:39
    7 hrs 47 mins 2 changes
    22:26
    Ipswich
    Chester
    Ipswich to Chester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    16:00
    7 hrs 22 mins 2 changes
    23:22
    Ipswich
    Chester
    Ipswich to Chester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    16:07
    7 hrs 30 mins 2 changes
    23:37
    Ipswich
    Chester
    Ipswich to Chester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    20:01
    10 hrs 44 mins 2 changes
    06:45
    Ipswich
    Chester
    Ipswich to Chester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    23:42
    12 hrs 45 mins 2 changes
    12:27
    Ipswich
    Chester
    Ipswich to Chester

About Ipswich Station

Station name Ipswich (IPS)
Address Ipswich station, Burrell Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP2 8AL
Managed by LE

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:00 - 21:20
Saturday 05:00 - 21:20
Sunday 07:15 - 22:00
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 Ipswich and Chester

The travel time between Ipswich and Chester by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 8hrs 10 mins & the fastest journey takes 7hrs 13 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Ipswich and Chester vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 17 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 00:38, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:27.

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Amenities on trains between Ipswich 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 Ipswich & Chester. owever, there are 17 possible journeys which require a change.

Northern Rail, East Midlands Railway, Abellio Greater Anglia, Transport for Wales, Merseyrail, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry are the main train operating companies running services between Ipswich and Chester.

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