Trains from Southampton to Chester

Southampton to Chester train information

Southampton Chester train map

Train duration 5h18m
Arrival Chester, England
Departure Southampton, England
Distance 170 Miles
Lowest train price from £48.80
Average train price £92.00
  • There are many rail companies across the country & Europe. By searching for your ticket on gopili, you can see the trains from Southampton in England to Chester in England as well as the rail company for this route.
  • There are 170 miles between the 2 cities and the average journey time from Southampton to Chester is approximately 5h18m. Taking the train is often the fastest option to get to Chester from Southampton, and it's also a greener option than driving your car or flying.
  • According to our data, the starting fare to take the train in the next month is £48.80. This price is based on an adult ticket and does not include the money you can save with a railcard.

Best prices for Southampton to Chester train tickets

from £48.80 MORE 5h18m

Southampton - Chester prices calendar

Find the cheapest tickets to travel from Southampton to Chester by train, bus, ride sharing and plane.

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Ticket prices and availability have been recorded in the last 72 hours from the data provided by our partners.

Train times Southampton to Chester

When are the next trains to Chester?

The table above only shows the remaining services for today and will display a maximum of 10 train departures.

See all departures: Today / Tomorrow

Looking at our data, 2 trains from Southampton to Chester are being operated today and 0 tomorrow. The first Southampton Chester train departs at 09:30 while the last train departs at 10:00. The first and last departure hours might change from one day to another and there might be less trains during weekends and bank holidays. Train companies can as well adapt the number of trains during school holidays or depending on the demand.

Southampton - Chester: the best time to book cheap trains

Cost of the train when booking in advance or at the last minute

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£54

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£52

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Days before Departure

The chart above illustrates the best prices found over the last six months depending on how much time in advance the ticket is purchased. Buying your train from Southampton to Chester in advance will enable you to pay less for your train.

The cheapest tickets we found were from £45 when purchasing your train 15 days in advance which is 42% cheaper than the best price we found when purchasing your seat on the day you're travelling.

Best prices for Southampton to Chester trains

We compare train ticket for all major companies to travel between Southampton and Chester by train and find the best prices for the coming days. Take a look at the prices of train tickets Chester to Southampton and find the best deal for your outbound journey.

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Discount Southampton - Chester train tickets

Willing to travel for cheap? Many railcards and deals exist to spend less for your Southampton Chester train ticket and save even more money on your tickets: special train fares for children, railcards for all ages, group travel, or charity discount. There are five types of railcards available: 16-25 railcard, Two together railcard, Family and Friends Railcard, Senior railcard, Disabled persons railcard.

  • When getting a railcard, the idea is to make savings after several journeys. But is it really relevant when travelling from Southampton to Chester? Grab your calculator, considering:

    A = the cost of the railcard (i.e.: £30)

    B = average discount offered by the railcard (i.e.: 34%)

    C = average fare for a Southampton Chester ticket (i.e.: £91.28)(1)

    Start by dividing A by B: this will give you the budget from which the card will be worthwile. Then divide that number by C. You will see the average number of journeys needed per year to be profitable.

    In our example, A/B = £30/34% = £88.00. Then, 88/£91.28 = 0.96. Your railcard will be worth the investment after on average 1 trips from Southampton to Chester (one way trip).

  • Railcards enable you to save 34% off most train fares for 12 months. A Disabled persons railcard costs £20 and the five other ones £30.

(1)Average prices observed over the last 6 months for one way journey

Train Journey Average price without railcard(1) With a railcard 34% off(2) Saving based on a one-way trip Number of return trips to pay off the cost
Southampton to Chester train £91.28 £60.85 £30.43 0.97

(1)Average price observed over the last 6 months for one way

(2)Price calculated with an average reduction of 34% on train tickets fare