The average train between Urmston and Chester takes 1h 12m and the fastest train takes 42 min. There is a train service every few hours from Urmston 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 Urmston and Chester. The earliest departure is at 6:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Urmston is at 11:41 PM which arrives into Chester at 6:47 AM. All services require a transfer at Warrington Central and take an average of 1h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Urmston to Chester. However, there are services departing from Urmston station and arriving at Chester station via Warrington Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 12m.
Urmston to Chester train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Urmston station.
Urmston to Chester train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Chester station.
Book your Urmston to Chester train tickets online with TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Urmston and Chester is 45.8 km. The road distance is 47 km.
You can take a train from Urmston to Chester via Warrington Central and Warrington Bank Quay in around 1h 19m.