Trains from Edinburgh to Chester

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Edinburgh to Chester train times

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11-05-2025

09:18

Plat. 3

Cancelled

. 3

13:15

3hr 57m

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11-05-2025

10:22

Plat. 6

Cancelled

. 6

14:18

3hr 56m

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11-05-2025

11:17

Plat. 6

Cancelled

. 6

15:18

4hr 1min

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11-05-2025

12:17

Plat. 5

Cancelled

. 5

16:19

4hr 2m

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11-05-2025

13:18

Plat. 6

Cancelled

. 6

17:18

4hr 0m

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Edinburgh to Chester journey summary

Average Journey Time

3hr 56 minutes
Distance

191 miles - 307km
Weekday First Train

08:18
Weekday Last Train
Weekend First Train

08:18
Weekend Last Train

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Chester

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