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Trains from Southend Victoria (SOV) to Chester (CTR)

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29

train journeys
per day

190

miles (305 kms)

4hrs 44 mins

fastest journey

04:00 / 23:58

first / last train

0

direct trains (3 or 3 changes)

6

operators run

5

routes

Trains from Southend Victoria (SOV) to Chester (CTR)

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On a typical weekday there are 29 scheduled rail journeys between Southend Victoria and Chester , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 29 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Southend Victoria to Chester is approximately 190 miles (305 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 5hrs 25 mins.

GWR, Transport for Wales, Abellio Greater Anglia, Northern Rail, Avanti West Coast, Elizabeth Line are the main train operating companies running services between Southend Victoria and Chester.

There are 5 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Southend Victoria to Chester. The fastest journey time on this route takes 4hrs 44 mins.

Journeys from Southend Victoria to Chester Today

  • Mon 6th May
    04:00
    4 hrs 44 mins 3 changes
    08:44
    Southend Victoria
    Chester
    Southend Victoria to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    04:30
    5 hrs 14 mins 3 changes
    09:44
    Southend Victoria
    Chester
    Southend Victoria to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    05:30
    4 hrs 55 mins 3 changes
    10:25
    Southend Victoria
    Chester
    Southend Victoria to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    06:00
    5 hrs 39 mins 3 changes
    11:39
    Southend Victoria
    Chester
    Southend Victoria to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    06:50
    4 hrs 54 mins 3 changes
    11:44
    Southend Victoria
    Chester
    Southend Victoria to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    07:30
    5 hrs 7 mins 3 changes
    12:37
    Southend Victoria
    Chester
    Southend Victoria to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    07:50
    4 hrs 54 mins 3 changes
    12:44
    Southend Victoria
    Chester
    Southend Victoria to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    08:30
    5 hrs 7 mins 3 changes
    13:37
    Southend Victoria
    Chester
    Southend Victoria to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    08:50
    4 hrs 54 mins 3 changes
    13:44
    Southend Victoria
    Chester
    Southend Victoria to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    09:30
    5 hrs 8 mins 3 changes
    14:38
    Southend Victoria
    Chester
    Southend Victoria to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    09:50
    4 hrs 54 mins 3 changes
    14:44
    Southend Victoria
    Chester
    Southend Victoria to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    10:30
    5 hrs 7 mins 3 changes
    15:37
    Southend Victoria
    Chester
    Southend Victoria to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    10:50
    4 hrs 54 mins 3 changes
    15:44
    Southend Victoria
    Chester
    Southend Victoria to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    11:30
    5 hrs 7 mins 3 changes
    16:37
    Southend Victoria
    Chester
    Southend Victoria to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    11:50
    4 hrs 54 mins 3 changes
    16:44
    Southend Victoria
    Chester
    Southend Victoria to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    12:30
    5 hrs 12 mins 3 changes
    17:42
    Southend Victoria
    Chester
    Southend Victoria to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    12:50
    4 hrs 54 mins 3 changes
    17:44
    Southend Victoria
    Chester
    Southend Victoria to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    13:30
    5 hrs 7 mins 3 changes
    18:37
    Southend Victoria
    Chester
    Southend Victoria to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    13:50
    4 hrs 56 mins 3 changes
    18:46
    Southend Victoria
    Chester
    Southend Victoria to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    14:50
    4 hrs 21 mins 3 changes
    19:11
    Southend Victoria
    Chester
    Southend Victoria to Chester

About Southend Victoria Station

Station name Southend Victoria (SOV)
Address Southend Victoria station, Victoria Avenue, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS2 6AZ
Managed by LE

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:30 - 22:00
Saturday 06:30 - 21:00
Sunday 06:40 - 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 Unavailable
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 Southend Victoria and Chester

The travel time between Southend Victoria and Chester by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 5hrs 25 mins & the fastest journey takes 4hrs 44 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Southend Victoria and Chester vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 29 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 04:00, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:58.

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Amenities on trains between Southend Victoria 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 Victoria & Chester. owever, there are 29 possible journeys which require a change.

GWR, Transport for Wales, Abellio Greater Anglia, Northern Rail, Avanti West Coast, Elizabeth Line are the main train operating companies running services between Southend Victoria and Chester.

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