The average train between St Helens and Chester takes 1h 9m and the fastest train takes 43 min. There is a train service every few hours from St Helens 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 hourly between St Helens and Chester. The earliest departure is at 6:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from St Helens is at 11:59 PM which arrives into Chester at 12:45 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

2h 7m • 1 change

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1h • 1 change

43 min • 1 change

51 min • 1 change

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1h 19m • 1 change

43 min • 1 change

51 min • 1 change

1h 18m • 1 change

1h 19m • 1 change

43 min • 1 change

51 min • 1 change

1h 18m • 1 change

1h 19m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from St Helens to Chester. However, there are services departing from St Helens station and arriving at Chester station via Chester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 9m.
St Helens to Chester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Earlestown station.
St Helens to Chester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Chester station.
Book your St Helens to Chester train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and Transport for Wales.
The distance between St Helens and Chester is 30.7 km. The road distance is 41 km.
Transport for Wales operates a train from Earlestown to Chester hourly. Tickets cost £8–15 and the journey takes 35 min. Northern Trains Limited also services this route hourly.