The average train between Burscough and Chester takes 1h 49m and the fastest train takes 1h 5m. There is a train service every few hours from Burscough 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 hourly between Burscough and Chester. The earliest departure is at 6:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Burscough is at 11:24 PM which arrives into Chester at 6:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Wigan Wallgate and take an average of 1h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Burscough to Chester. However, there are services departing from Burscough station and arriving at Chester station via Wigan Wallgate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 49m.
Burscough to Chester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Burscough Bridge station.
Burscough to Chester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Chester station.
Book your Burscough to Chester train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Burscough and Chester is 44.9 km. The road distance is 63 km.
You can take a train from Burscough Bridge to Chester via Wigan Wallgate, Wigan North Western, and Warrington Bank Quay in around 1h 38m.