The cheapest and fastest trains from Chester to Godalming
Cheapest price
£68
Average price
£68
Fastest journey
3 h 40 m
Average duration
3 h 40 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
272 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Chester to Godalming is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Chester to Godalming will cost around £68 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £68.
Of the 1 trains that leave Chester for Godalming every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 272 km distance in an average of 3 h 40 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 40 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 40 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Chester to Godalming
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chester to Godalming among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 7m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £17, and a train costs an average of £68.
Distance: 272 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£68 Average Price | £17 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 37m Average total duration Fastest 3h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 10m Average total duration 8h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Chester to Godalming train times
The table below shows live departures for Chester to Godalming trains for today, Sunday 9 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 10:14 Chester | 4h57 | 15:11 Godalming | 3 changes | |
![]() | 11:28 Chester | 4h22 | 15:50 Godalming | 3 changes | |
![]() | 12:32 Chester | 4h39 | 17:11 Godalming | 3 changes | |
![]() | 13:32 Chester | 4h20 | 17:52 Godalming | 3 changes | |
![]() | 14:32 Chester | 4h39 | 19:11 Godalming | 3 changes |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Chester to Godalming
Trains from Chester to Godalming run on average 5 times per day, taking around 3h 7m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £68 but you can travel from only £17 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:35, the last at 05:35. The fastest train covers the 272 km distance in 3h 40m.
Distance 272 km |
Average train duration 3h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price £68 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 3h 40m |
First train 05:35 |
Last train 05:35 |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast from Chester to Godalming trainsAvanti West Coast trains will get you between Chester and Godalming from £17. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Chester to Godalming train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Chester to Godalming 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 Godalming, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Chester and Godalming
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:40 - 21:40 Saturday 05:40 - 21:40 Sunday 07:10 - 20:40
- Type of shops available: News agent
- Car Park: Chester West
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A. Step free access is available to all platforms via lifts.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Main Concourse and on Platform 7a. The National key toilets are located on the Main Concourse and on Platform 7a; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: On the concourse
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point
- Helpline Contact: 03333 211202
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the bus stop outside the station front
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 20:20 Saturday 06:30 - 20:20 Sunday 09:25 - 16:55
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step-free category A Station - This station has step-free access to all platforms
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 2. The National key toilets are located on Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The toilet facilities are only available during staffing hours.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The toilet facilities are only available during staffing hours.
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Waiting rooms location: Platform 1.
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platforms 1 and 2
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 5282100
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station Approach
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