4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Newport to Chester
Cheapest price
£36
Average price
£56
Fastest journey
2 h 42 m
Average duration
3 h 32 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
178 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Newport to Chester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Newport to Chester will cost around £56 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £36.
Of the 5 trains that leave Newport for Chester 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 178 km distance in an average of 3 h 32 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 42 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 9 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 and coach for Newport to Chester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Newport to Chester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 48m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £13, and a train costs an average of £36.
Distance: 178 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£54 Average Price | £26 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 18m Average total duration Fastest 2h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 10m Average total duration 4h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Newport to Chester train times
The table below shows live departures for Newport to Chester trains for today, Friday 14 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G56072+ W09482 | Delayed 09:10 09:07Newport (South Wales) (NWP) | 2h59 | 12:06 Chester station (CTR) | 1 change | |
| G56132 | On time 09:38 Newport (South Wales) (NWP) | 2h47 | 12:25 Chester station (CTR) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G56051 · G55409 | On time 10:07 Newport (South Wales) (NWP) | 3h14 | 13:21 Chester station (CTR) | 1 change | |
| G56051+W09486 | On time 10:07 Newport (South Wales) (NWP) | 2h58 | 13:05 Chester station (CTR) | 1 change | |
| Saturday 15 November | |||||
| 04:39 Newport | 2h42 | 07:21 Chester | 0 changesdirect | |
| 04:40 Newport | 2h42 | 07:22 Chester | 0 changesdirect | |
| 07:06 Newport | 3h36 | 10:42 Chester | 0 changesdirect | |
| 08:33 Newport | 3h32 | 12:05 Chester | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Newport to Chester
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Newport to Chester run on average 4 times per day, taking around 2h 48m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £36 but you can travel from only £13 by coach.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 02:56, the last at 22:24. The fastest train covers the 178 km distance in 2h 42m.
Distance 178 km |
Average train duration 2h 48m |
Cheapest ticket price £36 |
Trains per day 4 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 2h 42m |
First train 02:56 |
Last train 22:24 |
Train companies: Transport for Wales, CrossCountry from Newport to Chester trainsTransport for Wales, CrossCountry trains will get you between Newport and Chester from £13. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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CrossCountry
FAQs: Newport to Chester train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Newport 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.
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Important Stations and Airports in Newport and Chester
Shopping
Parking
Accessibility
WC
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Information Desk
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 20:00 Saturday 06:30 - 20:30 Sunday 08:00 - 19:45
- Type of shops available: Newsagent (available on platforms 2 and 3).
- Car Park: High Street
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B 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 public telephones: The pay phone is located on platforms 2 and 3.
- 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 Platform 1, Platform 2 and Platform 4. The National key toilets are located on Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 03333 211202
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Coach stop on Queensway, adjacent to the station taxi rank, unless otherwise stated on the station poster boards.
ShoppingParking
Dining
ATMAccessibilityWC
HotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Car RentalInformation 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
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