The average train between Irlam and Chester takes 1h 2m and the fastest train takes 36 min. There is a train service every few hours from Irlam 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 Irlam and Chester. The earliest departure is at 6:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Irlam is at 11:51 PM which arrives into Chester at 6:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Warrington Central and take an average of 1h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Irlam to Chester. However, there are services departing from Irlam station and arriving at Chester station via Warrington Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 2m.
Irlam to Chester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Irlam station.
Irlam to Chester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Chester station.
Book your Irlam to Chester train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Transport for Wales and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Irlam and Chester is 41.9 km. The road distance is 42 km.
You can take a train from Irlam to Chester via Warrington Central and Warrington Bank Quay in around 1h 16m.