Train Trafford to Chester from £20 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Trafford and Chester takes 1h 40m and the fastest train takes 1h 24m. There is a train service every few hours from Trafford 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 40m
Duration: 44 mi
Distance: £20
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Tram, train via Manchester Oxford Road

best

Take the tram from Parkway to Market Streettram Red Line
Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Chestertrain Manchester Airport - Llandudno / ...

2h 4m

£16–29

Trafford to Chester train times

Trains run hourly between Trafford and Chester. The earliest departure is at 6:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Trafford is at 11:29 PM which arrives into Chester at 1:23 AM. All services require a transfer at Market Street and take an average of 1h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, May 17, 2026

6:29 PM → 7:58 PM
1h 29m • 1 change
7:29 PM → 8:58 PM
1h 29m • 1 change
8:29 PM → 9:57 PM
1h 28m • 1 change
9:29 PM → 10:59 PM
1h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, May 18, 2026

6:14 AM → 7:48 AM
1h 34m • 1 change
7:14 AM → 8:48 AM
1h 34m • 1 change
8:14 AM → 9:48 AM
1h 34m • 1 change
9:14 AM → 10:48 AM
1h 34m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, May 19, 2026

6:14 AM → 7:48 AM
1h 34m • 1 change
7:14 AM → 8:48 AM
1h 34m • 1 change
8:14 AM → 9:48 AM
1h 34m • 1 change
9:14 AM → 10:48 AM
1h 34m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, May 20, 2026

6:14 AM → 7:48 AM
1h 34m • 1 change
7:14 AM → 8:48 AM
1h 34m • 1 change
8:14 AM → 9:48 AM
1h 34m • 1 change
9:14 AM → 10:48 AM
1h 34m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Trafford 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 Trafford to Chester.

Launch map view

Distance: 43.5 mi
Duration: 1h 40m

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

There is no direct connection from Trafford to Chester. However, you can take the vehicle to Market Street, walk to Manchester Oxford Road, then take the train to Chester. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Parkway to Chester via Victoria and Manchester Victoria in around 2h 14m.

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