The average train between Farnworth and Chester takes 2h 7m and the fastest train takes 1h 29m. There is a train service every few hours from Farnworth 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.
Trains run hourly between Farnworth and Chester. The earliest departure is at 6:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Farnworth is at 11:31 PM which arrives into Chester at 7:11 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Farnworth to Chester. However, there are services departing from Farnworth station and arriving at Chester station via Manchester Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 7m.
Farnworth to Chester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Farnworth station.
Farnworth to Chester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Chester station.
Book your Farnworth to Chester train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Farnworth and Chester is 51.6 km. The road distance is 76 km.
You can take a train from Farnworth to Chester via Manchester Victoria in around 2h 5m.