The average train between Ormskirk and Chester takes 3h 56m and the fastest train takes 1h 34m. The train service runs several times per day from Ormskirk 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 Ormskirk and Chester. The earliest departure is at 7:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ormskirk is at 11:36 PM which arrives into Chester at 6:25 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

1h 34m • 1 change

1h 36m • 1 change
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6h 49m • 1 change

1h 34m • 1 change

1h 36m • 1 change
Arrives next day

6h 49m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Ormskirk to Chester. However, there are services departing from Ormskirk station and arriving at Chester station via Liverpool Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.
Ormskirk to Chester train services, operated by Merseyrail, depart from Ormskirk station.
Ormskirk to Chester train services, operated by Merseyrail, arrive at Chester station.
Book your Ormskirk to Chester train tickets online with Merseyrail.
The distance between Ormskirk and Chester is 41.9 km. The road distance is 47 km.
You can take a train from Ormskirk to Chester via Liverpool Central Loop Line in around 1h 29m.