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Trains from Rugby (RUG) to Chester (CTR)

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31

train journeys
per day

88

miles (142 kms)

1hrs 54 mins

fastest journey

05:43 / 00:07

first / last train

0

direct trains (1 or 2 changes)

4

operators run

5

routes

Trains from Rugby (RUG) to Chester (CTR)

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On a typical weekday there are 31 scheduled rail journeys between Rugby and Chester , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 31 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Rugby to Chester is approximately 88 miles (142 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 2hrs 29 mins.

Avanti West Coast, East Midlands Railway, West Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales are the main train operating companies running services between Rugby and Chester.

There are 5 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Rugby to Chester. The fastest journey time on this route takes 1hrs 54 mins.

Journeys from Rugby to Chester Today

  • Mon 29th Apr
    05:43
    1 hrs 59 mins 1 change
    07:42
    Rugby
    Chester
    Rugby to Chester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:39
    1 hrs 54 mins 2 changes
    08:33
    Rugby
    Chester
    Rugby to Chester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:39
    2 hrs 5 mins 1 change
    09:44
    Rugby
    Chester
    Rugby to Chester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:44
    2 hrs 2 changes
    09:44
    Rugby
    Chester
    Rugby to Chester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:42
    1 hrs 46 mins 1 change
    10:28
    Rugby
    Chester
    Rugby to Chester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:47
    1 hrs 57 mins 2 changes
    10:44
    Rugby
    Chester
    Rugby to Chester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:42
    2 hrs 2 mins 1 change
    11:44
    Rugby
    Chester
    Rugby to Chester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:47
    1 hrs 57 mins 2 changes
    11:44
    Rugby
    Chester
    Rugby to Chester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:42
    2 hrs 2 mins 1 change
    12:44
    Rugby
    Chester
    Rugby to Chester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:47
    1 hrs 57 mins 2 changes
    12:44
    Rugby
    Chester
    Rugby to Chester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:42
    2 hrs 2 mins 1 change
    13:44
    Rugby
    Chester
    Rugby to Chester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:47
    2 hrs 20 mins 2 changes
    14:07
    Rugby
    Chester
    Rugby to Chester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:42
    2 hrs 2 mins 1 change
    14:44
    Rugby
    Chester
    Rugby to Chester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:47
    1 hrs 57 mins 2 changes
    14:44
    Rugby
    Chester
    Rugby to Chester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    13:42
    2 hrs 2 mins 1 change
    15:44
    Rugby
    Chester
    Rugby to Chester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    13:47
    1 hrs 57 mins 2 changes
    15:44
    Rugby
    Chester
    Rugby to Chester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    14:42
    2 hrs 2 mins 1 change
    16:44
    Rugby
    Chester
    Rugby to Chester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    14:47
    1 hrs 57 mins 2 changes
    16:44
    Rugby
    Chester
    Rugby to Chester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    15:42
    2 hrs 2 mins 1 change
    17:44
    Rugby
    Chester
    Rugby to Chester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    15:47
    1 hrs 57 mins 2 changes
    17:44
    Rugby
    Chester
    Rugby to Chester

About Rugby Station

Station name Rugby (RUG)
Address Rugby station, Railway Terrace, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 3LA
Managed by VT

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:45 - 20:00
Saturday 05:45 - 20:00
Sunday 08:10 - 19:50
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 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 Rugby and Chester

The travel time between Rugby and Chester by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 2hrs 29 mins & the fastest journey takes 1hrs 54 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Rugby and Chester vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 31 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:43, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:07.

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

Amenities on trains between Rugby 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 Rugby & Chester. owever, there are 31 possible journeys which require a change.

Avanti West Coast, East Midlands Railway, West Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales are the main train operating companies running services between Rugby and Chester.

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