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The average train between Eccles and Chester takes 1h 3m and the fastest train takes 54 min. There is a train service every few hours from Eccles to Chester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 3m
Duration
35 mi
Distance
£14
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Eccles (Manchester) to Earlestowntrain train Manchester Airport - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
  2. Take the train from Earlestown to Chestertrain train Manchester Airport - Holyhead / ...
1h 15m
£11–22

Eccles to Chester train times

Trains run hourly between Eccles and Chester. The earliest departure is at 6:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Eccles is at 11:40 PM which arrives into Chester at 12:45 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited56 min • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 3m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited56 min • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransport for Wales1h 39m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransport for Wales2h 9m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransport for Wales1h 20m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransport for Wales1h 23m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransport for Wales1h 23m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 5m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 3m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited56 min • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited55 min • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 5m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 3m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited56 min • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited55 min • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 5m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Eccles to Chester? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Eccles to Chester.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 35.4 mi
  • Duration: 1h 3m

What companies run services between Eccles, Salford, England and Chester, England?

You can take a train from Eccles (Manchester) to Chester via Earlestown in around 1h 15m.

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