The average train between Hawarden and Chester takes 38 min and the fastest train takes 19 min. There is a train service every few hours from Hawarden 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 Hawarden and Chester. The earliest departure is at 7:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hawarden is at 10:22 PM which arrives into Chester at 10:59 PM. All services require a transfer at Shotton High Level and take an average of 38 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Hawarden to Chester. However, there are services departing from Hawarden station and arriving at Chester station via Shotton High Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38 min.
Hawarden to Chester train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Hawarden station.
Hawarden to Chester train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Chester station.
Book your Hawarden to Chester train tickets online with Transport for Wales.
The distance between Hawarden and Chester is 8.9 km. The road distance is 17 km.
You can take a train from Hawarden to Chester via Shotton High Level and Shotton in around 41 min.