The average train between Chester and Parkgate takes 58 min and the fastest train takes 20 min. There is a train service every few hours from Chester to Parkgate. 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 Parkgate. The earliest departure is at 12:51 AM at night, and the last departure from Chester is at 11:02 PM which arrives into Parkgate at 7:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Shotton and take an average of 58 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Chester to Parkgate. However, there are services departing from Chester station and arriving at Parkgate station via Shotton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 58 min.
Chester to Parkgate train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Chester station.
Chester to Parkgate train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Neston station.
Book your Chester to Parkgate train tickets online with Transport for Wales.
The distance between Chester and Parkgate is 17.4 km. The road distance is 22 km.
You can take a train from Chester to Neston via Shotton and Shotton High Level in around 54 min.