1st Class
- Power plugs
- Wide seats
Cheapest price on 12 Sept
£26
Average ticket price on 12 Sept
£26
Fastest journey on 12 Sept
3 h 26 m
Average journey duration on 12 Sept
3 h 28 m
Trains on 12 Sept
10
Distance
118 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Beauvais to Chartres is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Beauvais to Chartres will cost around £26 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £26.
To travel from Beauvais to Chartres you need to make at least one change.
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862519Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Beauvais to Chartres among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £26 For those with little time, consider booking a coach, which has an average total journey time of 2h 14m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £26, while a coach costs an average of £39.
Distance: 118 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£26 Average Price Cheapest | £39 Average Price | £23 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 55m Average total duration 2h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 14m Average total duration Fastest 1h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 16m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Beauvais to Chartres:
A train is £13 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Beauvais to Chartres costing on average £39.
Other travel options to Chartres take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 25m.
Tickets start at around £26 compared to roughly £23 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-3.17. The journey takes 2h 25m versus 2h 16m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Beauvais to Chartres trains for today, Friday 11 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 5:14 Beauvais | 3h12 | 8:26 Chartres | 3 changes | |
![]() | 5:40 Beauvais | 3h18 | 8:58 Chartres | 3 changes | |
![]() | 6:15 Beauvais | 3h06 | 9:21 Chartres | 3 changes | |
![]() | 6:40 Beauvais | 3h28 | 10:08 Chartres | 3 changes | |
![]() | 7:10 Beauvais | 2h58 | 10:08 Chartres | 4 changes | |
![]() | 7:40 Beauvais | 3h46 | 11:26 Chartres | 4 changes | |
![]() | 7:40 Beauvais | 3h46 | 11:26 Chartres | 3 changes | |
![]() | 8:40 Beauvais | 3h28 | 12:08 Chartres | 4 changes | |
![]() | 8:40 Beauvais | 3h28 | 12:08 Chartres | 3 changes | |
![]() | 10:37 Beauvais | 3h32 | 14:09 Chartres | 4 changes | |
![]() | 10:37 Beauvais | 3h32 | 14:09 Chartres | 3 changes | |
![]() | 11:38 Beauvais | 3h51 | 15:29 Chartres | 4 changes | |
![]() | 11:38 Beauvais | 3h51 | 15:29 Chartres | 3 changes | |
![]() | 12:39 Beauvais | 3h28 | 16:07 Chartres | 4 changes | |
![]() | 12:39 Beauvais | 3h28 | 16:07 Chartres | 3 changes | |
![]() | 13:39 Beauvais | 3h47 | 17:26 Chartres | 4 changes | |
![]() | 13:39 Beauvais | 3h47 | 17:26 Chartres | 3 changes | |
![]() | 14:38 Beauvais | 3h30 | 18:08 Chartres | 4 changes | |
![]() | 14:38 Beauvais | 3h30 | 18:08 Chartres | 3 changes | |
![]() | 16:40 Beauvais | 2h52 | 19:32 Chartres | 3 changes | |
![]() | 17:09 Beauvais | 3h02 | 20:11 Chartres | 3 changes | |
![]() | 18:08 Beauvais | 3h20 | 21:28 Chartres | 4 changes | |
![]() | 18:08 Beauvais | 3h20 | 21:28 Chartres | 3 changes | |
![]() | 18:41 Beauvais | 3h31 | 22:12 Chartres | 4 changes | |
![]() | 18:41 Beauvais | 3h31 | 22:12 Chartres | 3 changes | |
![]() | 20:10 Beauvais | 11h30 | 7:40 Chartres | 4 changes | |
![]() | 20:10 Beauvais | 11h30 | 7:40 Chartres | 3 changes | |
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Trains from Beauvais to Chartres run on average 9 times per day, taking around 2h 25m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £26 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:05, the last at 20:10. The fastest train covers the 118 km distance in 3h 44m.
Distance 118 km |
Average train duration 2h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price £26 |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 3h 44m |
First train 4:05 |
Last train 20:10 |
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Discover the best of Chartres — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Chartres trip today.
Interactive centre exploring perfume-making, raw materials and fragrance design. A modern visit that connects Chartres with the cosmetic industry.
Fine arts museum in the former bishops’ palace, showing paintings, sculpture and decorative arts in a historic setting beside the cathedral.
Museum dedicated to stained glass, a craft central to Chartres. Displays explain techniques, styles and the city’s artistic heritage.
Historic riverside quarter with stone bridges, old washhouses and narrow lanes. It is one of the most atmospheric areas for a walk in Chartres.
Central square facing the cathedral, useful for views, people-watching and access to the old town’s key sights.
Pleasant green space along the Eure, popular for a relaxed walk with views towards the lower town and cathedral.
A savoury pâté from Chartres traditionally made with game birds, pork and truffle, prized as the city’s best-known festive speciality.
A rustic Beauce potato soup, often enriched with cream or butter. It reflects the farming cuisine of the grain-growing plains around Chartres.
A regional chicken stew from Beauce, commonly cooked with cream, cider or white wine and local vegetables; a classic countryside Sunday dish.
A polished restaurant near the cathedral serving refined French dishes in an elegant, intimate setting.
A long-established restaurant in the old town with regional French cooking and views close to the cathedral quarter.
A well-known traditional brasserie in central Chartres, popular for classic French plates and a lively historic atmosphere.
Moderate for France. Hotels and dining are usually cheaper than Paris, while local buses and cathedral-area cafés remain manageable for most visitors.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for great restaurant service. Taxis can be rounded up. In cafés, leaving small change is appreciated but not expected.
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Gare de Chartres -> Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Chartres
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Beauvais to Chartres by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Chartres, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Beauvais to Chartres trains use the Beauvais to Chartres station pair. Use this guide to compare Beauvais and Chartres train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Beauvais has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Le Senso, La Table de Céline
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Beauvais. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Beauvais. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Beauvais: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Beauvais: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Beauvais: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include The Originals City, Hotel City, Beauvais, Hotel Mercure Beauvais Centre Cathédrale, Hotel Ibis Beauvais Aeroport.
Chartres has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Le Georges, Café Bleu
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Chartres. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Chartres. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Chartres: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Chartres: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Chartres: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include The Originals Boutique, Hotel Les Poèmes de Chartres, Mercure Chartres Centre Cathédrale, Timhotel Chartres Cathédrale.
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