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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Telford to Chester
Cheapest price
£13
Average price
£18
Fastest journey
1 h 40 m
Average duration
1 h 50 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
64 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Telford to Chester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Telford to Chester will cost around £18 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £13.
Of the 2 trains that leave Telford for Chester every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 64 km distance in an average of 1 h 50 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 40 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 59 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.
16:421h40Telford18:22Chester£131One-way0 changes- 5:431h59Telford7:42Chester£241One-way0 changes
- 16:421h40Telford18:22Chester£131One-way0 changes
- 5:431h59Telford7:42Chester£241One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Telford to Chester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Telford to Chester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 23m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £9, and a coach costs an average of £24.
Distance: 64 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£17 Average Price Cheapest | £24 Average Price |
1h 53m Average total duration Fastest 1h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 24m Average total duration 2h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Telford to Chester train times
The table below shows live departures for Telford to Chester trains for today, Friday 17 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 9:58 Telford | 1h23 | 11:21 Chester | 0 changesdirect | |
| 17:59 Telford | 1h19 | 19:18 Chester | 0 changesdirect | |
| Saturday 18 July | |||||
| 5:43 Telford | 1h59 | 7:42 Chester | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Telford to Chester
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Telford to Chester run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 23m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £9 if you book in advance.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:39, the last at 23:03. The fastest train covers the 64 km distance in 1h 19m.
Distance 64 km |
Average train duration 1h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 1h 19m |
First train 3:39 |
Last train 23:03 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 28 days |
Train companies: Transport for Wales, West Midlands Trains from Telford to Chester trainsTransport for Wales, West Midlands Trains trains will get you between Telford and Chester from £9. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Telford to Chester train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Telford 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 Telford and Chester
Most Telford to Chester trains use the Telford Central to Chester station pair. Use this guide to compare Telford and Chester train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Telford station do trains to Chester leave from?
Getting to Telford Central from Telford city centre
Telford Central train station facilities and services
Telford Central has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Telford Central.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Telford Central. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Telford Central: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Telford Central: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Telford Central: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available, Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Getting to Oakengates from Telford city centre
Oakengates is 1 km from Telford city centre. Public transport options include:
Oakengates train station facilities and services
Oakengates has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Oakengates.
Tickets and information
Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point, Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998, Passenger Information Systems: Announcements.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Oakengates: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Oakengates: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Oakengates: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available, Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Which Chester station do trains from Telford arrive at?
Getting to Chester from Chester city centre
Chester is 1 km from Chester city centre. Public transport options include:
Chester train station facilities and services
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
Food and drink options are available at Chester.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Chester.
Tickets and information
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.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Chester: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Chester: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
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.
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