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Trip Summary
There are 12 daily trains from Shrewsbury to Chester. Traveling by train from Shrewsbury to Chester usually takes around one hour, but the fastest Transport For Wales train can make the trip in 53 minutes.
| Distance | 34 mi (55 km) |
| Fastest train | 0h 53m |
| Lowest price | €15.98 |
| Trains per day | 9 |
| Most frequent service | Transport For Wales |
| Train lines | 1 |
Which train should you take from Shrewsbury to Chester?
Transport For Wales is the one and only train line which connects Shrewsbury to Chester. However, there are 12 trains per day to choose from.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transport For Wales | 12 | 1h 0m | €15.98 |
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
Trains departing from Shrewsbury to Chester tend to have the most passengers on Wednesday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Wednesday. If you are trying to snag a cheap train tickets or just want an emptier train you'll have better luck by booking travel departing on Wednesday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
The earliest train departs Shrewsbury at 05:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 16:00. 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 12 scheduled trains on most days. 9 of these are direct connections to Chester. While direct trains may still make stops along the way, you will not need to switch trains at any point. If you're looking to get to your destination faster, a direct train is the convenient and time-efficient choice.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Chester to Shrewsbury.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Shrewsbury?
Main departure station: Shrewsbury Train Station
There is one train station in Shrewsbury.
All train stations in Shrewsbury:
Shrewsbury Train 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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