The cheapest and fastest trains from Chester to Birchwood
Cheapest price
£12
Average price
£12
Fastest journey
1 h 57 m
Average duration
1 h 57 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
35 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Chester to Birchwood is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Chester to Birchwood will cost around £12 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £12.
Of the 1 trains that leave Chester for Birchwood every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 35 km distance in an average of 1 h 57 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 57 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 57 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Live departures
Chester to Birchwood train times
The table below shows live departures for Chester to Birchwood trains for tomorrow, Tuesday 18 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 04:54 Chester | 1h57 | 06:51 Birchwood | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Chester to Birchwood
Trains from Chester to Birchwood run on average 4 times per day, taking around 28m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £12 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:55, the last at 22:29. The fastest train covers the 35 km distance in 1h 57m.
Distance 35 km |
Average train duration 28m |
Cheapest ticket price £12 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 1h 57m |
First train 00:55 |
Last train 22:29 |
Train companies: Transport for Wales, Merseyrail, Northern Trains Limited from Chester to Birchwood trainsTransport for Wales, Merseyrail, Northern Trains Limited trains will get you between Chester and Birchwood from £12. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Chester to Birchwood train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Chester to Birchwood by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Birchwood, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Chester and Birchwood
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:40 - 21:40 Saturday 05:40 - 21:40 Sunday 07:10 - 20:40
- Type of shops available: News agent
- Car Park: Chester West
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A. Step free access is available to all platforms via lifts.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Main Concourse and on Platform 7a. The National key toilets are located on the Main Concourse and on Platform 7a; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: On the concourse
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point
- Helpline Contact: 03333 211202
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the bus stop outside the station front
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:10 - 22:00 Sunday 08:10 - 22:00
- Type of shops available: News agent
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B Station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station Scooter Friendly Station - Step free access to ticket hall and platform 1. Lift and Stepped footbridge to platform 2. Note Lifts available from first to last train.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Bike shed by bus stop, platform 1 by footbridge, platform 2 by footbridge
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement bus services call outside the station entrance.
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