The cheapest and fastest trains from Fareham to Chester
Cheapest price
£113
Average price
£113
Fastest journey
6 h 3 m
Average duration
6 h 3 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
285 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Fareham to Chester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Fareham to Chester will cost around £113 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £113.
Of the 1 trains that leave Fareham for Chester 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 285 km distance in an average of 6 h 3 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 3 m .
The slowest trains will take 6 h 3 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.
7:466h03Fareham13:49Chester£1131One-way0 changes
7:466h03Fareham13:49Chester£1131One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and flight for Fareham to Chester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Fareham to Chester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £54. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 0m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £54, and a flight costs an average of £161.
Distance: 285 km
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Most popular Train | Flight |
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£83 Average Price Cheapest | £161 Average Price |
5h 19m Average total duration 4h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Fareham to Chester train times
The table below shows live departures for Fareham to Chester trains for tomorrow, Sunday 21 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 7:46 Fareham | 6h03 | 13:49 Chester | 0 changesdirect | |
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Why book with Omio vs Avanti West Coast?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Avanti West Coast, but also compare tickets for the likes of Great Western Railway to find the best option for your trip from Fareham to Chester.
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- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of Great Western Railway to find the best option for your trip from Fareham to Chester.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train and flight to find the ideal travel option from Fareham to Chester.
Journey information
Overview: Train from Fareham to Chester
Trains from Fareham to Chester run on average 3 times per day, taking around 4h 49m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £54 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 03:39, the last at 19:24. The fastest train covers the 285 km distance in 4h 41m.
Distance 285 km |
Average train duration 4h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price £54 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 4h 41m |
First train 3:39 |
Last train 19:24 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 77 days |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast, Great Western Railway from Fareham to Chester trainsAvanti West Coast, Great Western Railway trains will get you between Fareham and Chester from £54. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Fareham to Chester train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Fareham to Chester 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 Chester, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Fareham and Chester
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 19:30 Saturday 06:00 - 19:30 Sunday 08:30 - 18:30
- Type of shops available: Kiosk
- 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: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1. The accessible toilets are available on all platforms. The National key toilets are operated by a radar key
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The accessible toilets are available on all platforms. The National key toilets are operated by a radar key
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Waiting rooms location: Platforms 1 and 2
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 3
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point
- Helpline Contact: 0800 5282100
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station forecourt, off Western Way
- 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
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