Holyhead to Chester Timetable

Summer 2026 (until Saturday 12th December unless otherwise indicated - see service detail)

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Monday to Friday

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Train Operators
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Does not run daily or interim schedule

Reverse Direction » Chester to Holyhead Train Times

First and Last Service

On weekdays the first train departs Holyhead at 04:44 arriving at Chester at 06:20. The last train departs Holyhead at 04:27 arriving at Chester at 06:16. These timings are based on the "railway day" which begins at 04:30.

Journey Time

On trains operated by Transport for Wales (AW) the average journey time is 1 hour and 50 minutes. On trains operated by Avanti West Coast (VT) the average journey time is 1 hour and 37 minutes. The overall average journey time between Holyhead and Chester is 1 hour and 47 minutes.

Catering

Most trains operated by Avanti West Coast (VT) have an onboard shop. Catering facilities on all train services on the UK National Rail network are provided subject to availability and customer demand.

Timetable data under licence from RSP / Rail Delivery Group