The average train between Chester and Liverpool takes 43 min and the fastest train takes 41 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Chester to Liverpool. 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 every 20 minutes between Chester and Liverpool. The earliest departure is at 5:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chester is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Liverpool at 11:42 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 43 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chester station and arriving at Liverpool station. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 43 min.
Chester to Liverpool train services, operated by Merseyrail, depart from Chester station.
Chester to Liverpool train services, operated by Merseyrail, arrive at Liverpool Lime Street station.
Book your Chester to Liverpool train tickets online with Merseyrail and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Chester and Liverpool is 25.1 km. The road distance is 27 km.
Merseyrail operates a train from Chester to Liverpool Lime Street every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £10–23 and the journey takes 42 min. Transport for Wales also services this route every 2 hours.