The average train between Wigan and Chester takes 1h 2m and the fastest train takes 40 min. There is an hourly train service from Wigan 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 Wigan and Chester. The earliest departure is at 5:46 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Wigan is at 10:54 PM which arrives into Chester at 11:57 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Wigan to Chester. However, there are services departing from Wigan station and arriving at Chester station via Warrington Bank Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 2m.
Wigan to Chester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Wigan North Western station.
Wigan to Chester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Chester station.
Book your Wigan to Chester train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Northern Trains Limited and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Wigan and Chester is 42.7 km. The road distance is 48 km.
You can take a train from Wigan North Western to Chester via Warrington Bank Quay in around 58 min.