The average train between Prescot and Northwich takes 4h 27m and the fastest train takes 2h 4m. The train service runs several times per day from Prescot to Northwich. 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 Northwich. 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 Northwich at 9:28 AM. All services require a transfer at Liverpool Lime Street and take an average of 4h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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7h 31m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Prescot to Northwich. However, there are services departing from Prescot station and arriving at Northwich station via Liverpool Lime Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.
Prescot to Northwich train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Prescot station.
Prescot to Northwich train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Greenbank station.
Book your Prescot to Northwich train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and Merseyrail.
The distance between Prescot and Northwich is 26.6 km. The road distance is 65 km.
You can take a train from Prescot to Greenbank via Liverpool Lime Street, Liverpool Central Loop Line, and Chester in around 2h 31m.