The average train between Chester and Eccles takes 1h and the fastest train takes 49 min. There is a train service every few hours from Chester to Eccles. 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 Eccles. The earliest departure is at 5:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chester is at 11:22 PM which arrives into Eccles at 12:18 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Chester to Eccles. However, there are services departing from Chester station and arriving at Eccles station via Newton-le-Willows. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h.
Chester to Eccles train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Chester station.
Chester to Eccles train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Eccles (Manchester) station.
Book your Chester to Eccles train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Chester and Eccles is 49.4 km. The road distance is 57 km.
You can take a train from Chester to Eccles (Manchester) via Newton-le-Willows in around 1h 28m.