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Trains from Southend East (SOE) to Chester (CTR)

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17

train journeys
per day

190

miles (307 kms)

4hrs 59 mins

fastest journey

04:31 / 23:41

first / last train

0

direct trains (3 or 3 changes)

4

operators run

3

routes

Trains from Southend East (SOE) to Chester (CTR)

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On a typical weekday there are 17 scheduled rail journeys between Southend East 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 Southend East to Chester is approximately 190 miles (307 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 5hrs 44 mins.

Avanti West Coast, GWR, Transport for Wales, c2c are the main train operating companies running services between Southend East and Chester.

There are 3 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Southend East to Chester. The fastest journey time on this route takes 4hrs 59 mins.

Journeys from Southend East to Chester Today

  • Mon 6th May
    04:31
    5 hrs 13 mins 3 changes
    09:44
    Southend East
    Chester
    Southend East to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    05:15
    5 hrs 10 mins 3 changes
    10:25
    Southend East
    Chester
    Southend East to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    06:15
    5 hrs 29 mins 3 changes
    11:44
    Southend East
    Chester
    Southend East to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    07:45
    4 hrs 59 mins 3 changes
    12:44
    Southend East
    Chester
    Southend East to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    08:45
    4 hrs 59 mins 3 changes
    13:44
    Southend East
    Chester
    Southend East to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    09:45
    4 hrs 59 mins 3 changes
    14:44
    Southend East
    Chester
    Southend East to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    10:45
    4 hrs 59 mins 3 changes
    15:44
    Southend East
    Chester
    Southend East to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    11:45
    4 hrs 59 mins 3 changes
    16:44
    Southend East
    Chester
    Southend East to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    12:45
    4 hrs 59 mins 3 changes
    17:44
    Southend East
    Chester
    Southend East to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    13:45
    5 hrs 1 min 3 changes
    18:46
    Southend East
    Chester
    Southend East to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    14:32
    4 hrs 39 mins 3 changes
    19:11
    Southend East
    Chester
    Southend East to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    14:45
    5 hrs 3 mins 3 changes
    19:48
    Southend East
    Chester
    Southend East to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    15:45
    4 hrs 59 mins 3 changes
    20:44
    Southend East
    Chester
    Southend East to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    16:32
    4 hrs 54 mins 3 changes
    21:26
    Southend East
    Chester
    Southend East to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    18:32
    5 hrs 21 mins 3 changes
    23:53
    Southend East
    Chester
    Southend East to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    20:32
    11 hrs 48 mins 3 changes
    08:20
    Southend East
    Chester
    Southend East to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    22:33
    10 hrs 11 mins 3 changes
    08:44
    Southend East
    Chester
    Southend East to Chester

About Southend East Station

Station name Southend East (SOE)
Address Southend East station, Ambleside Drive, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS1 2UP
Managed by CC

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:15 - 18:00
Saturday 06:30 - 15:30
Sunday 08:00 - 15:15
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Unavailable
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Available
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 Southend East and Chester

The travel time between Southend East and Chester by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 5hrs 44 mins & the fastest journey takes 4hrs 59 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Southend East 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 04:31, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:41.

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

Avanti West Coast, GWR, Transport for Wales, c2c are the main train operating companies running services between Southend East and Chester.

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