The average train between Aintree and Chester takes 2h 41m and the fastest train takes 1h 8m. The train service runs several times per day from Aintree to Chester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 3 times a day between Aintree and Chester. The earliest departure is at 5:46 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Aintree is at 11:36 PM which arrives into Chester at 6:24 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Aintree to Chester. However, there are services departing from Aintree station and arriving at Chester station via Liverpool Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 41m.
Aintree to Chester train services, operated by Merseyrail, depart from Fazakerley station.
Aintree to Chester train services, operated by Merseyrail, arrive at Chester station.
Book your Aintree to Chester train tickets online with Merseyrail.
The distance between Aintree and Chester is 32.4 km. The road distance is 36 km.
You can take a train from Fazakerley to Chester via Liverpool Central Loop Line in around 1h 16m.