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Trains from Whitehaven (WTH) to Chester (CTR)

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20

train journeys
per day

98

miles (157 kms)

3hrs 24 mins

fastest journey

06:30 / 23:17

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 3 changes)

4

operators run

5

routes

Trains from Whitehaven (WTH) to Chester (CTR)

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On a typical weekday there are 20 scheduled rail journeys between Whitehaven and Chester , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 20 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Whitehaven to Chester is approximately 98 miles (157 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 4hrs 51 mins.

Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales, Caledonian Sleeper, Northern Rail are the main train operating companies running services between Whitehaven and Chester.

There are 5 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Whitehaven to Chester. The fastest journey time on this route takes 3hrs 24 mins.

Journeys from Whitehaven to Chester Today

  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:30
    3 hrs 31 mins 2 changes
    10:01
    Whitehaven
    Chester
    Whitehaven to Chester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:23
    3 hrs 38 mins 2 changes
    11:01
    Whitehaven
    Chester
    Whitehaven to Chester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:16
    3 hrs 45 mins 2 changes
    12:01
    Whitehaven
    Chester
    Whitehaven to Chester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:09
    3 hrs 51 mins 2 changes
    13:00
    Whitehaven
    Chester
    Whitehaven to Chester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:18
    4 hrs 32 mins 3 changes
    13:50
    Whitehaven
    Chester
    Whitehaven to Chester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:12
    4 hrs 38 mins 3 changes
    14:50
    Whitehaven
    Chester
    Whitehaven to Chester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:51
    4 hrs 10 mins 2 changes
    15:01
    Whitehaven
    Chester
    Whitehaven to Chester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:45
    3 hrs 59 mins 2 changes
    15:44
    Whitehaven
    Chester
    Whitehaven to Chester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:37
    3 hrs 24 mins 2 changes
    16:01
    Whitehaven
    Chester
    Whitehaven to Chester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    13:19
    4 hrs 31 mins 3 changes
    17:50
    Whitehaven
    Chester
    Whitehaven to Chester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    13:38
    4 hrs 31 mins 2 changes
    18:09
    Whitehaven
    Chester
    Whitehaven to Chester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    14:38
    4 hrs 8 mins 2 changes
    18:46
    Whitehaven
    Chester
    Whitehaven to Chester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    15:40
    4 hrs 8 mins 2 changes
    19:48
    Whitehaven
    Chester
    Whitehaven to Chester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    16:12
    3 hrs 49 mins 2 changes
    20:01
    Whitehaven
    Chester
    Whitehaven to Chester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    17:01
    4 hrs 8 mins 2 changes
    21:09
    Whitehaven
    Chester
    Whitehaven to Chester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    17:49
    4 hrs 12 mins 2 changes
    22:01
    Whitehaven
    Chester
    Whitehaven to Chester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    18:38
    4 hrs 6 mins 2 changes
    22:44
    Whitehaven
    Chester
    Whitehaven to Chester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    19:21
    4 hrs 32 mins 2 changes
    23:53
    Whitehaven
    Chester
    Whitehaven to Chester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    20:17
    10 hrs 34 mins 2 changes
    06:51
    Whitehaven
    Chester
    Whitehaven to Chester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    22:09
    12 hrs 56 mins 2 changes
    11:05
    Whitehaven
    Chester
    Whitehaven to Chester

About Whitehaven Station

Station name Whitehaven (WTH)
Address Whitehaven station, Station Approach, off Bransty Row, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 6AX
Managed by NT

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:15 - 18:30
Saturday 06:15 - 17:00
Sunday Closed
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Unavailable
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Unavailable
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 Whitehaven and Chester

The travel time between Whitehaven and Chester by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 4hrs 51 mins & the fastest journey takes 3hrs 24 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Whitehaven and Chester vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 20 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 06:30, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:17.

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

Amenities on trains between Whitehaven 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 Whitehaven & Chester. owever, there are 20 possible journeys which require a change.

Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales, Caledonian Sleeper, Northern Rail are the main train operating companies running services between Whitehaven and Chester.

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