The average train between Irlam and Chester takes 1h 4m and the fastest train takes 37 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 6:47 AM. All services require a transfer at Warrington Central and take an average of 1h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

38 min • 1 change

46 min • 1 change
Arrives next day

6h 54m • 1 change

47 min • 1 change

55 min • 1 change

45 min • 1 change

46 min • 1 change

47 min • 1 change

55 min • 1 change

45 min • 1 change

46 min • 1 change
Want to know about travelling from Irlam to Chester? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
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 4m.
Irlam to Chester train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Irlam station.
Irlam to Chester train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Chester station.
Book your Irlam to Chester train tickets online with TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited and Transport for Wales.
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 19m.