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Trains from Stafford (STA) to Chester (CTR)

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37

train journeys
per day

41

miles (67 kms)

40 mins

fastest journey

06:04 / 00:23

first / last train

10

direct trains

4

operators run

5

routes

Trains from Stafford (STA) to Chester (CTR)

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On a typical weekday there are 37 scheduled rail journeys between Stafford and Chester , with 10 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 27 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Stafford to Chester is approximately 41 miles (67 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 1hrs 15 mins.

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

There are 5 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Stafford to Chester. The fastest journey time on this route takes 40 mins.

Journeys from Stafford to Chester Today

  • Mon 22nd Apr
    06:04
    41 mins Direct
    06:45
    Stafford
    Chester
    Stafford to Chester
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    06:11
    1 hrs 8 mins 1 change
    07:19
    Stafford
    Chester
    Stafford to Chester
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    06:48
    54 mins 1 change
    07:42
    Stafford
    Chester
    Stafford to Chester
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    07:11
    1 hrs 22 mins 1 change
    08:33
    Stafford
    Chester
    Stafford to Chester
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    07:50
    54 mins 1 change
    08:44
    Stafford
    Chester
    Stafford to Chester
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    08:11
    1 hrs 22 mins 1 change
    09:33
    Stafford
    Chester
    Stafford to Chester
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    08:50
    54 mins 1 change
    09:44
    Stafford
    Chester
    Stafford to Chester
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    09:35
    53 mins 1 change
    10:28
    Stafford
    Chester
    Stafford to Chester
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    09:50
    54 mins 1 change
    10:44
    Stafford
    Chester
    Stafford to Chester
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    10:24
    41 mins Direct
    11:05
    Stafford
    Chester
    Stafford to Chester
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    10:50
    54 mins 1 change
    11:44
    Stafford
    Chester
    Stafford to Chester
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    11:24
    42 mins Direct
    12:06
    Stafford
    Chester
    Stafford to Chester
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    11:50
    54 mins 1 change
    12:44
    Stafford
    Chester
    Stafford to Chester
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    12:11
    1 hrs 22 mins 1 change
    13:33
    Stafford
    Chester
    Stafford to Chester
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    12:50
    54 mins 1 change
    13:44
    Stafford
    Chester
    Stafford to Chester
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    13:24
    43 mins Direct
    14:07
    Stafford
    Chester
    Stafford to Chester
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    13:50
    54 mins 1 change
    14:44
    Stafford
    Chester
    Stafford to Chester
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    14:24
    41 mins Direct
    15:05
    Stafford
    Chester
    Stafford to Chester
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    14:50
    54 mins 1 change
    15:44
    Stafford
    Chester
    Stafford to Chester
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    15:11
    1 hrs 22 mins 1 change
    16:33
    Stafford
    Chester
    Stafford to Chester

About Stafford Station

Station name Stafford (STA)
Address Stafford station, Station Road, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST16 2AA
Managed by VT

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday 06:00 - 20:00
Tuesday 06:00 - 20:00
Wednesday 06:00 - 20:00
Thursday 06:00 - 20:00
Friday 06:00 - 20:00
Saturday 06:00 - 20:00
Sunday 08:30 - 20:00
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 Unavailable
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 Stafford and Chester

The travel time between Stafford and Chester by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 1hrs 15 mins & the fastest journey takes 40 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Stafford and Chester vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 37 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 06:04, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:23.

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

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

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Yes! There are usually around 10 direct services per day from Stafford to Chester

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

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