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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Train | Liverpool Lime Street | Chester | Cheapest | ||||
 | Train | Liverpool James Street | Chester | Fastest | ||||
| Train | Liverpool James Street | Chester | No tags | ||||
| Train | Liverpool James Street | Chester | No tags | ||||
| Train | Liverpool James Street | Chester | No tags |
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Get from Liverpool to Chester
The journey takes about 45 minutes, and with fares starting at just R 189, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Liverpool to Chester by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.
How much is the train ticket from Liverpool to Chester?
The cheapest train tickets from Liverpool to Chester start from R 189. The average price for this train route is around R 243. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Liverpool to Chester?
The average train journey time from Liverpool to Chester is 45m, covering a distance of 25 km. The quickest train can get you there in 39m and is operated by Merseyrail.
Which train operators serve the Liverpool to Chester route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 26 trains available per day, including services from Merseyrail, Transport for Wales.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Liverpool to Chester?
The earliest train from Liverpool to Chester departs at 07:13. And the latest train departs at 23:48.
Which is the best train operator from Liverpool to Chester?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Transport for Wales, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 8 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Liverpool to Chester?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Transport for Wales has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator offers the most punctual service from Liverpool to Chester?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Transport for Wales, with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Liverpool to Chester?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Transport for Wales, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Liverpool to Chester was searched and found on 13 Dec 2025 with a price of R 178To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Liverpool to Chester as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from R 178 to R 232 for a train ticket from Liverpool to Chester based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 178, which is on 2025-12-13.
Usually Merseyrail will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.
