The cheapest and fastest trains from London Euston (EUS) to Chester station (CTR)
Cheapest price
£43
Average price
£52
Fastest journey
2 h 9 m
Average duration
2 h 23 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
263 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Euston (EUS) to Chester station (CTR) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London Euston (EUS) to Chester station (CTR) will cost around £52 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £43.
Of the 5 trains that leave London Euston (EUS) for Chester station (CTR) every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 263 km distance in an average of 2 h 23 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 9 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 56 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 London Euston (EUS) to Chester station (CTR)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London Euston (EUS) to Chester station (CTR) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £11. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 3m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £11, and a flight costs an average of £54.
Distance: 263 km
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£77 Average Price | £19 Average Price Cheapest | £154 Average Price |
2h 56m Average total duration 2h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 43m Average total duration 6h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 3m Average total duration Fastest 1h 3m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
London Euston (EUS) to Chester station (CTR) train times
The table below shows live departures for London Euston (EUS) to Chester station (CTR) trains for today, Sunday 16 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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W09523 | On time 18:00 London Euston (EUS) | 3h03 | 21:03 Chester station (CTR) | 0 changesdirect | |
W09610+ AW973500 | On time 19:42 London Euston (EUS) | 3h08 | 22:50 Chester station (CTR) | 1 change | |
| Monday 17 November | |||||
![]() | 07:56 London Euston (EUS) | 3h46 | 11:42 Chester station (CTR) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 08:23 London Euston (EUS) | 5h58 | 14:21 Chester station (CTR) | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from London Euston (EUS) to Chester station (CTR)
Trains from London Euston (EUS) to Chester station (CTR) run on average 7 times per day, taking around 2h 26m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £18 but you can travel from only £11 by coach.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:35, the last at 21:46. The fastest train covers the 263 km distance in 2h 3m.
Distance 263 km |
Average train duration 2h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price £18 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 2h 3m |
First train 04:35 |
Last train 21:46 |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains, East Midlands Trains from London Euston (EUS) to Chester station (CTR) trainsAvanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains, East Midlands Trains trains will get you between London Euston (EUS) and Chester station (CTR) from £11. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: London Euston (EUS) to Chester station (CTR) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Euston (EUS) to Chester station (CTR) 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 station (CTR), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in London Euston (EUS) and Chester station (CTR)
- Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 00:00
- Sat: 06:00 - 23:00
- Sun: 07:00 - 00:00
- Free public Wi-Fi available.
- Excess Baggage Co luggage storage is located near the entrance to Platform 16 and is open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
- Type of shops available: Wide range of shops - see the Station Plan map.
- Burger King
- Caffè Nero
- Nando's
- The Signal Box
- Delice de France
- Tortilla
- Starbucks
- AMT Coffee
- Upper Crust
- Camden Food Co.
- & many more
- Taxi: The taxi rank is located beneath the station.
- Accessible taxis: The route to the main taxi pick up point has steps, so anyone with mobility problems can use the disabled taxi pick up point reached via the lifts. You can request assistance to and from the taxi rank can using the telephones at the top of the stairs and at the taxi set down point. Or by telephoning Mobility Assistance at London Euston on 0207 922 6482. The main taxi rank is beneath the station and is reached via the lifts next to the main ticket office or the stairs by the entrance to the Underground.
- Station is fully accessible, and passengers can request assistance at the mobility assistance reception desk.
- Toilets Location: These are located by the entrance to platforms 1-3 There are also accessible showers located in the First Class Lounge, shared between Caledonian Sleeper and Avanti West Coast.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: These are located adjacent to the main public toilets, by the entrance to platforms 1-3.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Hilton London Euston
- The Wesley Euston Hotel
- Travelodge London Central Euston
- Waiting rooms location: Located by the entrance to platforms 16-18
- Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 00:00
- Sat: 06:00 - 23:00
- Sun: 07:00 - 00:00
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: On platform 18 at buffer end, West Colonnade opposite Sainsbury's, alongside station entrance, East Colonnade opposite M&S and to the rear of Nandos and Cafe Rouge
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Located near the center of the station's main concourse.
- Tube lines: Circle, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan, Northern (Bank and Charing Cross branches), Victoria
- Overground lines: Watford DC
- Bus lines: 18, 30, 59, 68, 73, 91, 168, 205, 253, 390, N5, N20, N73, N91, N205, N253
- Rail lines: London North Western Railway, London Overground, Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Go to Platform 2, there is a gate adjacent to the station from the main road.
- 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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