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Handforth to Chester train route details

First train
First train
05:55
Last train
Last train
23:58
Departure city
Departure city
Handforth
Arrival city
Arrival city
Chester
Journey time
Journey time
1h 2m
Distance
Distance
48 km
Price
Price
BRL 168.14*
Train Operators
Train Operators
Avanti West Coast, Northern, Transport for Wales

What are the next train times from Handforth to Chester?

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08:28
1h 14m, 1 change
Handforth
09:42
Chester
NorthernTransport for Wales
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08:39
1h 58m, 1 change
Handforth
10:37
Chester
Northern
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09:00
1h 6m, 2 change
Handforth
10:06
Chester
NorthernAvanti West Coast
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09:28
1h 14m, 1 change
Handforth
10:42
Chester
NorthernTransport for Wales
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10:05
1h 9m, 1 change
Styal
11:14
Chester
NorthernAvanti West Coast
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10:28
1h 14m, 1 change
Handforth
11:42
Paris
NorthernTransport for Wales
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Travel during Off-Peak train times

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Season tickets for frequent travellers

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