The average train between Chester and Hawarden takes 50 min and the fastest train takes 16 min. There is a train service every few hours from Chester to Hawarden. 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 Hawarden. The earliest departure is at 12:51 AM at night, and the last departure from Chester is at 11:02 PM which arrives into Hawarden at 6:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Shotton and take an average of 50 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Chester to Hawarden. However, there are services departing from Chester station and arriving at Hawarden station via Shotton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 50 min.
Chester to Hawarden train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Chester station.
Chester to Hawarden train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Hawarden station.
Book your Chester to Hawarden train tickets online with Transport for Wales.
The distance between Chester and Hawarden is 8.9 km. The road distance is 17 km.
You can take a train from Chester to Hawarden via Shotton and Shotton High Level in around 48 min.