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Nuneaton Museum & Art Gallery
Local museum in Riversley Park with art, history and George Eliot displays, offering the best introduction to Nuneaton's story.
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Chester to Nuneaton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Chester to Nuneaton will cost around £28 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £28.
On Mon 02 Nov, we found 1 trains from Chester to Nuneaton, including 1 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 121 km distance in an average of 1 h 46 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 46 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 46 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.

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Trains from Chester to Nuneaton run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 17m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £22 but you can travel from only £13 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:18, the last at 22:57. The fastest train covers the 121 km distance in 1h 17m.
Distance 121 km |
Average train duration 1h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price £22 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 1h 17m |
First train 4:18 |
Last train 22:57 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 6 days |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Chester to Nuneaton.
The table below shows live departures for Chester to Nuneaton trains for today, Sunday 1 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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AW848900+ C17871 | On time 15:57 Chester station (CTR) | 2h13 | 18:10 Nuneaton station (NUN) | 1 change | |
AW848800+ C17779 | On time 16:57 Chester station (CTR) | 2h13 | 19:10 Nuneaton station (NUN) | 1 change | |
AW848600+ C17836 | On time 17:57 Chester station (CTR) | 2h13 | 20:10 Nuneaton station (NUN) | 1 change | |
AW848500+ C17753 | On time 18:57 Chester station (CTR) | 2h13 | 21:10 Nuneaton station (NUN) | 1 change | |
AW848400+ C17834 | On time 19:57 Chester station (CTR) | 2h12 | 22:09 Nuneaton station (NUN) | 1 change | |
![]() | 8:56 Chester | 1h46 | 10:42 Nuneaton | 0 changesdirect | |
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Local museum in Riversley Park with art, history and George Eliot displays, offering the best introduction to Nuneaton's story.
Working theatre on the abbey site with exhibitions on local performance and heritage, useful for visitors interested in culture.
Independent gallery space hosting changing exhibitions by regional artists, adding a contemporary art stop in the town centre.
Main town park with formal gardens, museum, play areas and riverside paths, ideal for an easy walk near the centre.
Waterside walking route through town and suburbs, popular for gentle strolls, wildlife spotting and industrial heritage views.
Historic suburb associated with George Eliot, with parish church, older housing and a strong sense of local identity.
A classic Midlands pork pie from nearby Melton Mowbray, baked with hot-water pastry and eaten widely across Warwickshire and Nuneaton.
A robust pub dish of sausages with mashed potato and onion gravy, long popular in local pubs across the West Midlands and Warwickshire.
Warwickshire has strong cider traditions; local farmhouse cider is a familiar regional drink, valued for its dry, fresh apple character.
Established Turkish restaurant serving grilled meats, meze and generous mains in a smart but relaxed setting.
Popular Indian restaurant known for classic curries, tandoori dishes and a comfortable, reliable dine-in atmosphere.
Well-known local café and brunch spot serving breakfasts, light lunches, coffee and cakes in a friendly casual space.
Moderate for England. Hotels are often cheaper than big cities, while pub meals, coffee and local transport stay fairly typical for the region.
Tipping is modest. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is fine if service is not included. Round up taxi fares. Café tipping is optional, often just small change.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Chester to Nuneaton 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 Nuneaton, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Chester to Nuneaton trains use the Chester to Nuneaton station pair. Use this guide to compare Chester and Nuneaton train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Chester is 1 km from Chester city centre. Public transport options include:
Chester has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Chester.
ATMs are available at Chester.
Ticket office support is available at Chester. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from information point, Helpline Contact: 03333 211202, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Chester: Parking, WC.
Available at Chester: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Chester: 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.
Nuneaton has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Nuneaton.
Ticket office support is available at Nuneaton. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 0248 997, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Available at Nuneaton: Parking, WC.
Available at Nuneaton: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Nuneaton: 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 public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 05:30 - 23:30 Sunday 08:00 - 23:59, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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