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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Chester to Norwich
Cheapest price
£91
Average price
£91
Fastest journey
6 h 15 m
Average duration
6 h 15 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
288 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Chester to Norwich is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Chester to Norwich will cost around £91 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £91.
Of the 1 trains that leave Chester for Norwich 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 288 km distance in an average of 6 h 15 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 15 m .
The slowest trains will take 6 h 15 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, coach and flight for Chester to Norwich
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Chester to Norwich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £30. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 50m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £30, and a flight costs an average of £625.
Distance: 288 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£139 Average Price | £40 Average Price Cheapest | £639 Average Price |
6h 20m Average total duration Fastest 5h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 13m Average total duration 9h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 15m Average total duration 7h 15m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Chester to Norwich train times
The table below shows live departures for Chester to Norwich trains for tomorrow, Friday 20 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06:27 Chester | 6h15 | 12:42 Norwich | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Chester to Norwich
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Trains from Chester to Norwich run on average 3 times per day, taking around 5h 50m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £91 but you can travel from only £30 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:00, the last at 18:32. The fastest train covers the 288 km distance in 5h 40m.
Distance 288 km |
Average train duration 5h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price £91 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 5h 40m |
First train 05:00 |
Last train 18:32 |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales from Chester to Norwich trainsAvanti West Coast, Transport for Wales trains will get you between Chester and Norwich from £30. 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 Norwich train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Chester to Norwich 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 Norwich, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Chester and Norwich
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Car Rental
Information Desk
- 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
WifiShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Bike RentalInformation Desk- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 04:45 - 20:45 Saturday 04:45 - 20:45 Sunday 06:45 - 20:45
- Type of shops available: News agent Mini supermarket Passport Photo Booth
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Ticket machines are located in the ticket hall and on the station concourse.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: All toilets are located on the concourse including the accessible (radar key) toilet
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: On forecourt and within station
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point
- Helpline Contact: 0800 028 28 78
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement transport stop on station forecourt
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