The average train between Chester and Wirral takes 1h 8m and the fastest train takes 31 min. There is a train service every few hours from Chester to Wirral. 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 Wirral. The earliest departure is at 12:51 AM at night, and the last departure from Chester is at 9:54 PM which arrives into Wirral at 10:48 PM. All services require a transfer at Shotton and take an average of 1h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Chester to Wirral. However, there are services departing from Chester station and arriving at Wirral station via Shotton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 8m.
Chester to Wirral train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Chester station.
Chester to Wirral train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Upton station.
Book your Chester to Wirral train tickets online with Transport for Wales.
The distance between Chester and Wirral is 25 km. The road distance is 33 km.
You can take a train from Chester to Upton via Shotton and Shotton High Level in around 1h 5m.