The average train between Meols and Chester takes 3h 55m and the fastest train takes 1h 14m. The train service runs several times per day from Meols 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 twice daily between Meols and Chester. The earliest departure is at 7:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Meols is at 11:06 PM which arrives into Chester at 8:56 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Meols to Chester. However, there are services departing from Meols station and arriving at Chester station via Liverpool James Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.
Meols to Chester train services, operated by Merseyrail, depart from Manor Road station.
Meols to Chester train services, operated by Merseyrail, arrive at Chester station.
Book your Meols to Chester train tickets online with Merseyrail.
The distance between Meols and Chester is 29.7 km. The road distance is 39 km.
You can take a train from Manor Road to Chester via Liverpool James Street in around 1h 8m.