The average train between Wilmslow and Chester takes 1h 1m and the fastest train takes 40 min. There is an hourly train service from Wilmslow 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 Wilmslow and Chester. The earliest departure is at 12:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Wilmslow is at 11:20 PM which arrives into Chester at 12:19 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Wilmslow to Chester. However, there are services departing from Wilmslow station and arriving at Chester station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 1m.
Wilmslow to Chester train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Wilmslow station.
Wilmslow to Chester train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Chester station.
Book your Wilmslow to Chester train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Wilmslow and Chester is 46.5 km. The road distance is 64 km.
You can take a train from Wilmslow to Chester via Crewe in around 53 min.