The average train between Prescot and Chester takes 3h 34m and the fastest train takes 1h 10m. The train service runs several times per day from Prescot 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 Prescot and Chester. The earliest departure is at 7:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Prescot is at 11:28 PM which arrives into Chester at 8:56 AM. All services require a transfer at Liverpool Lime Street and take an average of 3h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Prescot to Chester. However, there are services departing from Prescot station and arriving at Chester station via Liverpool Lime Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.
Prescot to Chester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Prescot station.
Prescot to Chester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Chester station.
Book your Prescot to Chester train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and Merseyrail.
The distance between Prescot and Chester is 27.3 km. The road distance is 40 km.
You can take a train from Prescot to Chester via Liverpool Lime Street and Liverpool Central Loop Line in around 1h 23m.