Train Handforth to Chester from £18 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Handforth and Chester takes 1h 29m and the fastest train takes 53 min. There is a train service every few hours from Handforth 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 29m
Duration: 41 mi
Distance: £18
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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1h 13m

£15–28

Handforth to Chester train times

Trains run hourly between Handforth and Chester. The earliest departure is at 6:29 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Handforth is at 11:58 PM which arrives into Chester at 6:36 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, April 27, 2026

11:28 AM → 12:40 PM
1h 12m • 1 change
12:28 PM → 1:40 PM
1h 12m • 1 change
1:28 PM → 2:40 PM
1h 12m • 1 change
2:28 PM → 3:41 PM
1h 13m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, April 28, 2026

6:29 AM → 7:41 AM
1h 12m • 1 change
7:29 AM → 8:39 AM
1h 10m • 1 change
8:28 AM → 9:40 AM
1h 12m • 1 change
9:28 AM → 10:40 AM
1h 12m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

6:29 AM → 7:41 AM
1h 12m • 1 change
7:29 AM → 8:39 AM
1h 10m • 1 change
8:28 AM → 9:40 AM
1h 12m • 1 change
9:28 AM → 10:40 AM
1h 12m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

6:29 AM → 7:41 AM
1h 12m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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