The average train between Chester and Bidston takes 1h 22m and the fastest train takes 37 min. There is a train service every few hours from Chester to Bidston. 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 Chester and Bidston. The earliest departure is at 12:47 AM at night, and the last departure from Chester is at 9:42 PM which arrives into Bidston at 10:54 PM. All services require a transfer at Shotton and take an average of 1h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Chester to Bidston. However, there are services departing from Chester station and arriving at Bidston station via Shotton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 22m.
Chester to Bidston train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Chester station.
Chester to Bidston train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Bidston station.
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The distance between Chester and Bidston is 26.3 km. The road distance is 36 km.
You can take a train from Chester to Bidston via Shotton and Shotton High Level in around 1h 11m.