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Trip Summary
You can pick from 9 daily train trips between Bangor and Chester. The average train journey from Bangor to Chester takes one hour and 18 minutes, but some Avanti West Coast train trips are as short as one hour and 9 minutes.
| Distance | 51 mi (82 km) |
| Fastest train | 1h 9m |
| Lowest price | €13.67 |
| Trains per day | 9 |
| Most frequent service | Transport For Wales |
| Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Bangor to Chester?
2 train services operate from Bangor to Chester. Transport For Wales usually has more trains scheduled, with 7 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avanti West Coast | 2 | 1h 12m | €22.89 |
| Transport For Wales | 7 | 1h 20m | €16.22 |
Avanti West Coast is one of the primary rail links between London and Birmingham, Liverpool, Manchester, Glasgow, and Edinburgh. On any given day, Avanti West Coast operates almost 300 routes and departs hourly from select destinations.
Transport for Wales is a trusted provider of passenger rail travel in Wales and the border region with England. Popular trips include Chester to Church Stretton, Caldicot to Cardiff Central station, and Manchester to London. Passengers onboard can enjoy complimentary WiFi and various options for onboard meals, from either a café car or at-seat trolley service for snacks, sodas, and hot drinks.
Frequently Asked Questions
On a weekly basis, the greatest number of passengers tend to travel by trains from Bangor to Chester on Monday. Tickets for Monday tend to also be the most expensive. For savvy travelers looking for cheaper priced tickets search for travel departing on Monday. Monday also tend to have less passengers which may make boarding faster and let you snag your perfect seat.
The earliest train departs Bangor at 08:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 17:00. 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 9 daily scheduled trains, all of which are direct trains that take you the entire way from Bangor to Chester.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Chester to Bangor.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Bangor?
Main departure station: Bangor Station
There is one train station in Bangor.
All train stations in Bangor:
Bangor 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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