The average train between Liverpool and Chester takes 43 min and the fastest train takes 42 min. There is a train service every few hours from Liverpool 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 Liverpool and Chester. The earliest departure is at 5:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Liverpool is at 11:22 PM which arrives into Chester at 12:07 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 43 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Liverpool station and arriving at Chester station. Services depart hourly, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 43 min.
Liverpool to Chester train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.
Liverpool to Chester train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Chester station.
Book your Liverpool to Chester train tickets online with Transport for Wales and Merseyrail.
The distance between Liverpool and Chester is 25.1 km. The road distance is 27 km.
Merseyrail operates a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Chester every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £10–22 and the journey takes 43 min. Transport for Wales also services this route every 2 hours.