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London Charing Cross to Chester Train prices and times
Planning a journey from London Charing Cross to Chester? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as BHD 13.930, with average prices for this route around BHD 19.870. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.
| Departure | Arrival | Operator | Find Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|
15:08 London Charing Cross | 19:50 Chester |   West Midlands Trains | Find Tickets |
15:26 London Charing Cross | 18:04 Chester |  | Find Tickets |
16:00 London Charing Cross | 18:44 Chester | | Find Tickets |
16:27 London Charing Cross | 19:15 Chester | | Find Tickets |
17:07 London Charing Cross | 19:50 Chester | | Find Tickets |
17:27 London Charing Cross | 20:13 Paris | | Find Tickets |
London Charing Cross to Chester Train Route Details
First train
05:51
Last train
23:31
Journey time
2h 38m
Distance
266 km
Price
BHD 13.930*
How to book cheap train tickets from London Charing Cross to Chester
Season Tickets for frequent travel
For frequent travelers between London Charing Cross and Chester, consider a Season Ticket, providing unlimited travel between specified stations for different durations, such as weekly, monthly, annual, or flexi. Alongside substantial savings, enjoy the convenience of not having to buy a ticket for each journey.
Network Railcard for South East England
By purchasing a Network Railcard for only £30 per year, unlock incredible savings of up to 1/3 on every ticket for your travels within London and the South East. With this Railcard in hand, you can enjoy reduced costs on various ticket types, including Standard or Super Off-Peak Tickets.
Traveling in off-peak train times
Taking advantage of Off-Peak train tickets is another effective way to save on your train journey from London Charing Cross to Chester. These tickets are generally cheaper and can be used during quieter periods, typically outside of morning (6:30 AM–9:30 AM) and evening (4:00 PM–7:00 PM) rush hours on weekdays.
Get 1/3 off with a Railcard
You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from London Charing Cross to Chester for various reasons, such as your age (including the 16–25 Railcard or Senior Railcard) or options geared towards group travel (Family & Friends Railcard and Two Together Railcard). Discover more here.
Split tickets to save an average extra 30%
Splitting tickets involves buying separate, cheaper tickets for different parts of your journey on the same train instead of just one ticket for the entire trip. For instance, if you're traveling from London Charing Cross to Chester, you might find that purchasing a ticket from A to C, then C to B costs less than a direct ticket. This method is perfectly legal and often doesn't require leaving your seat.
Book in advance to save an average of 61%
Advance Tickets are typically released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can offer significant savings compared to tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from London Charing Cross to Chester ahead of time and booking your tickets early, you can potentially save up to 61% on your travel expenses.
Travel in a group to save 1/3
If you are traveling in a group of three to nine people, take advantage of group travel discounts, offered by most train companies, for a discount of up to 1/3 on standard fares. This can make traveling from London Charing Cross to Chester more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.
London Charing Cross to Chester train ticket types
Here are different ticket types available for this route, each with their own benefits and restrictions. Here are the options to consider:
Off-peak & Super Off-peak train tickets
Off-Peak tickets are cheaper and more flexible, allowing for travel during less busy times. Super Off-Peak tickets are even cheaper and are perfect for less conventional schedules.
Return train tickets
These are valid for both the outbound and return journey from the same destination on your chosen route.
Advance train tickets
Generally the most cost-effective option, these tickets can be purchased up to 12 weeks in advance of the travel date.
Season train tickets
These allow unlimited travel between two stations and can save you over 1/3 on train fares.
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*After comparing the full year of 2023 for SplitTickets and full-price tickets on Trip.com, the average savings rate for SplitTickets is 30%.