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Direct services & connecting journeys
The journey results show whether direct services or options involving a change are available from Lairg to Chester for your selected date and time.
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Before you start your journey
Departing from Lairg
- Departure station
- Lairg station guide
- Address
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- Station Rd, IV27 4EX
Operators serving Lairg
The operators listed for a station may differ from those used on a particular journey. Check your selected itinerary.
Facilities at Lairg
- Shelter
- Bike Racks
Parking & meeting your train
- Free parking
Explore the area around Lairg
- Loch Shin
- Falls of Shin
About your departure station
Opened in 1868 as a key junction on the Far North Line, Lairg Station served as a vital transport hub for remote communities.
Its simple stone buildings reflect Highland Railways practical design.
Though reduced to basic facilities, it remains crucial for accessing central Sutherland.
The station retains original platform lamps (now electric) and handles 15,000 annual passengers, including anglers bound for famous salmon rivers.
Questions about this journey
Where can I see fares and train times from Lairg to Chester?
Open the ticket search and enter Lairg as your departure station and Chester as your arrival station, then add your travel date and passenger details to see the available options.
How do I check whether I need to change trains between Lairg and Chester?
Review the complete itinerary in the journey results. It shows the individual services and connections for the option you select.
Can I include a Railcard?
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