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Trip Overview

The average train between Salford and Chester takes 1h 1m and the fastest train takes 55 min. There is an hourly train service from Salford 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.

1h 1m
Duration
40 mi
Distance
£16
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Salford to Chester train times

Trains run hourly between Salford and Chester. The earliest departure is at 12:24 AM at night, and the last departure from Salford is at 11:42 PM which arrives into Chester at 12:45 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    train train 59 min • Direct
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    train train 1h 2m • Direct
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    train train 1h • Direct
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    train train 1h • Direct
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    train train 1h 1m • Direct
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    train train 55 min • Direct
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    train train 1h 4m • Direct
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    train train 1h 3m • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    train train 59 min • Direct
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    train train 1h 1m • Direct
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    train train 55 min • Direct
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    train train 1h 4m • Direct
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    train train 59 min • Direct
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    train train 1h 1m • Direct
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    train train 55 min • Direct
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    train train 1h 4m • Direct
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    train train 59 min • Direct
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    train train 1h 1m • Direct
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    train train 55 min • Direct
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    train train 1h 4m • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    train train 59 min • Direct
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    train train 1h 1m • Direct
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    train train 55 min • Direct
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    train train 1h 4m • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    train train 59 min • Direct
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    train train 1h 3m • Direct
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    train train 55 min • Direct
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    train train 1h 4m • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Salford to Chester? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Salford to Chester.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 39.8 mi
  • Duration: 1h 1m

What companies run services between Salford, England and Chester, England?

Transport for Wales operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Chester hourly. Tickets cost £13–22 and the journey takes 1h 4m. Northern Trains Limited also services this route hourly.

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