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Trip Summary
You can pick from 3 daily train trips between Preston and Chester. The average train journey from Preston to Chester takes one hour and 38 minutes, but some Virgin Trains + Connections train trips are as short as one hour.
| Distance | 40 mi (65 km) |
| Fastest train | 1h 0m |
| Lowest price | £26.30 |
| Most frequent service | Northern Rail + Connections |
| Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Preston to Chester?
2 train services operate from Preston to Chester. Northern Rail + Connections usually has more trains scheduled, with 2 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Rail + Connections | 2 | 1h 57m | £26.30 |
| Virgin Trains + Connections | 1 | 1h 0m | £26.30 |
Northern Rail + Connections train tickets from Preston to Chester start from £26, and on average cost . Daily there are 2 Northern Rail + Connections schedules to Chester. Northern Rail + Connections in Preston leaves from Preston (Lancs) . And in Chester trains arrive at Chester Train Station .
From Preston to Chester train travel on Northern Rail + Connections takes 1 hours and 57 minutes. If you are looking to get to Chester faster, Northern Rail + Connections offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 1 hours and 0 minutes.
Virgin Trains + Connections train tickets from Preston to Chester start from £26, and on average cost . Daily there are 1 Virgin Trains + Connections schedules to Chester. Virgin Trains + Connections in Preston leaves from Preston (Lancs) . And in Chester trains arrive at Chester Train Station .
From Preston to Chester train travel on Virgin Trains + Connections takes 1 hours and 0 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Tuesday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Preston to Chester. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Tuesday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Tuesday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.
The earliest train departs Preston at 18:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 21:00. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 3 scheduled trains on most days. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train during your journey. Don't forget to bring your carry-on luggage when you switch trains. In some instances, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Preston?
Main departure station: Preston Station
There is one train station in Preston.
All train stations in Preston:
Preston Station
Where is the train station in Chester?
Main arrival station: Chester Train Station
Chester has one train station.
Train stations in Chester:
Chester Train Station
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