The cheapest and fastest trains from Chester to Maidenhead
Cheapest price
£83
Average price
£83
Fastest journey
3 h 53 m
Average duration
3 h 53 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
237 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Chester to Maidenhead is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Chester to Maidenhead will cost around £83 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £83.
Of the 1 trains that leave Chester for Maidenhead 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 237 km distance in an average of 3 h 53 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 53 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 53 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 for Chester to Maidenhead
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chester to Maidenhead among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £24. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 50m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £24, and a train costs an average of £83.
Distance: 237 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£96 Average Price | £24 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 20m Average total duration Fastest 2h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 10m Average total duration 6h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Chester to Maidenhead train times
The table below shows live departures for Chester to Maidenhead trains for tomorrow, Saturday 13 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 04:37 Chester | 3h53 | 08:30 Maidenhead | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Chester to Maidenhead
Trains from Chester to Maidenhead run on average 5 times per day, taking around 2h 50m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £83 but you can travel from only £24 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:08, the last at 18:28. The fastest train covers the 237 km distance in 3h 26m.
Distance 237 km |
Average train duration 2h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price £83 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 3h 26m |
First train 04:08 |
Last train 18:28 |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast from Chester to Maidenhead trainsAvanti West Coast trains will get you between Chester and Maidenhead from £24. 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 Maidenhead train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Chester to Maidenhead 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 Maidenhead, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Chester and Maidenhead
- 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 06:00 - 21:00 Saturday 06:45 - 21:00 Sunday 07:00 - 21:00 Please note: Reservations and tickets requiring reservations are only sold between 10:00 and 17:00
- Type of shops available: WHSmith
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step-free category B1 station - this station has a degree of step-free access to the platforms. Platforms 2 to 5 are accessed via the lifts from the subway. Platform 1 is only step free accessible via the Shoppenhangers Road Car Park.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: Yes
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available. Please request staff assistance.
- 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: Platform 4
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Accessible WC on platform 4
- Waiting rooms location: Platform 4
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Shoppenhangers Lane, front of Station and side of station
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station forecourt
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