Cheapest month
Up to 32%The cheapest time to travel is September ($38.75); the most expensive is May ($51.11).
Trains from Reading to Chester
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- Lowest price from $66.91
- Average duration 3h 50m
- Connections per day 85
- Distance 233 km
- CO₂ per person 3 kg
train from Reading to Chester
The journey from Reading to Chester is about 233 km. On average a train trip takes 3h 50m with 85 connections per day.
| Lowest price | $66.91 |
|---|---|
| Trip duration | 3h 50m |
| Connections per day | 85 |
| Lowest price | $66.91 |
| Highest price | $248.35 |
| First departure | 01:22 AM |
| Last departure | 08:15 PM |
| Distance | 233 km |
| Departure | Reading |
| Arrival | Chester |
| Travel operator | Transport for Wales, Cross Country Transport for Wales, Cross Country, Avanti West Coast, Great Western Railway, West Midlands Railway, Tube |
When to book from Reading to Chester
These tips come from historical prices — how the average fare changes with how far ahead you book and the month you travel.
What historical fares show
Short takeaways based on median fares from Virail searches on this route — useful for seasonality and longer-run trends.
According to Virail’s historical fare data, September is typically the cheapest month to travel from Reading to Chester by train, with medians around $38.75 versus about $51.11 in May (roughly a 32% swing).
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Carriers on this route
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Great Western Railway (GWR) is a British railway company that operates passenger services between London and the southwest of England, as well as parts of Wales. It was founded in 1833 and was originally known as the Great Western Railway Company. GWR is now owned by FirstGroup. The company is known for its iconic green livery and its historic steam locomotives, including the famous Flying Scotsman.
The Welsh Government owns the non-profit organization Transport for Wales. It is responsible for the procurement and management of passenger rail services in Wales, as well as the development of the Welsh rail network. The company was established in 2018, taking over from Arriva Trains Wales, and operates services across Wales and the Borders. Transport for Wales is a great choice for your journeys within Wales, such as Cardiff to Aberdare or Newport to Swansea, or for your trips in England, like Manchester to Chester or Birmingham to Shrewsbury, and even for your travel between England and Wales.
West Midlands Railway is a train operating company that provides passenger services across the West Midlands region of England.The West Midlands Trains consortium, composed of Abellio, JR East, and Mitsui, won the franchise for the region, leading to the establishment of the service in 2017. The West Midlands Railway offers a variety of services, including longer distance services to cities like London and Liverpool as well as local and regional trains.
CO₂ emissions by mode
train 16.31kg
bus 17.47kg
flight 46.6kg
carpool 37.28kg
How much CO₂ is emitted travelling by train from Reading to Chester?
The train journey between Reading and Chester emits 16.31kg of CO₂.
How much CO₂ do I save by taking the train between Reading and Chester?
Taking the train between Reading and Chester saves 30.29kg of CO₂ compared to a flight, 1.16kg compared to the bus and 20.97kg compared to the car.
FAQ
A train ticket from Reading to Chester costs ≈ $158.12 (€141.08). Prices vary by how far ahead you book and the time of day. Tickets start from ≈ $66.91 (€59.70).
The cheapest ticket from Reading to Chester costs ≈ $66.91 (€59.70). Book as early as possible and avoid peak times.
Reading and Chester are 233 km apart.
The journey from Reading to Chester takes about 3h 50m on average. The fastest option takes 3h 14m.
This route is served by 6 operators: Transport for Wales, Cross Country, Avanti West Coast, Great Western Railway, West Midlands Railway and Tube.
There are about 85 connections per day from Reading to Chester.
The first train from Reading to Chester leaves at 01:22 AM. Check times on your travel date.
The last train from Reading to Chester leaves at 08:15 PM. Check times on your travel date.
We recommend booking as early as possible. The train we found costs ≈ $66.91 (€59.70) but prices can change.
There are about 0 direct connections from Reading to Chester.
The shortest train journey between Reading and Chester takes 3h 14m.
Yes, there is a direct train between Reading and Chester.
The train journey from Reading to Chester generates 3 kg of CO₂.
According to Virail’s historical fare data, September is typically the cheapest month, with medians around $38.75, while May is among the most expensive (about $51.11).