The average train between Horwich and Chester takes 1h 58m and the fastest train takes 1h 34m. There is a train service every few hours from Horwich 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 Horwich and Chester. The earliest departure is at 6:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Horwich is at 11:13 PM which arrives into Chester at 6:50 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Horwich to Chester. However, there are services departing from Horwich station and arriving at Chester station via Manchester Oxford Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 58m.
Horwich to Chester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Blackrod station.
Horwich to Chester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Chester station.
Book your Horwich to Chester train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Horwich and Chester is 51 km. The road distance is 90 km.
You can take a train from Blackrod to Chester via Manchester Oxford Road in around 1h 57m.