Rome2Rio

Birkenhead to Chester trains

Find Transport to Chester

View schedule
QR code to download the Rome2Rio app

Download the Rome2Rio travel app

Scan QR code with your phone to download the app

Download on the App StoreGet it on Google Play

Trip Overview

The average train between Birkenhead and Chester takes 44 min and the fastest train takes 41 min. There is a train service every few hours from Birkenhead 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.

44 min
Duration
15 mi
Distance
£9
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Birkenhead to Chester train times

Trains run hourly between Birkenhead and Chester. The earliest departure is at 5:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Birkenhead is at 11:22 PM which arrives into Chester at 12:07 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 44 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

  •  → 

    Arrives next day

    train train 45 min • Direct

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

  •  → 

    train train 41 min • Direct
  •  → 

    train train 55 min • Direct
  •  → 

    train train 45 min • Direct
  •  → 

    train train 46 min • Direct
  • Show more

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

  •  → 

    train train 41 min • Direct
  •  → 

    train train 55 min • Direct
  •  → 

    train train 45 min • Direct
  •  → 

    train train 46 min • Direct
  • Show more

Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

  •  → 

    train train 41 min • Direct
  •  → 

    train train 55 min • Direct
  •  → 

    train train 45 min • Direct
  •  → 

    train train 46 min • Direct
  • Show more

Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

  •  → 

    train train 41 min • Direct
  •  → 

    train train 55 min • Direct
  •  → 

    train train 45 min • Direct
  •  → 

    train train 46 min • Direct
  • Show more

Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

  •  → 

    train train 41 min • Direct
  •  → 

    train train 55 min • Direct
  •  → 

    train train 45 min • Direct
  •  → 

    train train 46 min • Direct
  • Show more

Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

  •  → 

    train train 41 min • Direct
  •  → 

    train train 55 min • Direct
  •  → 

    train train 43 min • Direct
  •  → 

    train train 46 min • Direct
  • Show more

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Birkenhead to Chester? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Birkenhead to Chester.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 15 mi
  • Duration: 44 min

What companies run services between Birkenhead, England and Chester, England?

Merseyrail operates a train from Birkenhead Hamilton Square to Chester every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £9–17 and the journey takes 41 min. Transport for Wales also services this route hourly.

Operators