The average train between Congleton and Chester takes 1h 53m and the fastest train takes 1h 18m. There is a train service every few hours from Congleton to Chester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Congleton and Chester. The earliest departure is at 7:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Congleton is at 11:25 PM which arrives into Chester at 7:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Kidsgrove and take an average of 1h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Congleton to Chester. However, there are services departing from Congleton station and arriving at Chester station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 53m.
Congleton to Chester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Kidsgrove station.
Congleton to Chester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Chester station.
Book your Congleton to Chester train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, East Midlands Railways and 3 other operators.
The distance between Congleton and Chester is 45.4 km. The road distance is 56 km.
You can take a train from Congleton to Chester via Kidsgrove and Crewe in around 1h 21m.