The average train between Wirral and Chester takes 1h 7m and the fastest train takes 38 min. There is a train service every few hours from Wirral 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 Wirral and Chester. The earliest departure is at 5:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Wirral is at 11:02 PM which arrives into Chester at 5:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Shotton High Level and take an average of 1h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Wirral to Chester. However, there are services departing from Wirral station and arriving at Chester station via Shotton High Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 7m.
Wirral to Chester train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Upton station.
Wirral to Chester train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Chester station.
Book your Wirral to Chester train tickets online with Transport for Wales.
The distance between Wirral and Chester is 25 km. The road distance is 33 km.
You can take a train from Upton to Chester via Shotton High Level and Shotton in around 1h 1m.