The cheapest and fastest trains from Chester to Congleton
Cheapest price
£9
Average price
£9
Fastest journey
2 h 29 m
Average duration
2 h 29 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
45 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Chester to Congleton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Chester to Congleton will cost around £9 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £9.
Of the 1 trains that leave Chester for Congleton 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 45 km distance in an average of 2 h 29 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 29 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 29 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 Congleton train times
The table below shows live departures for Chester to Congleton trains for tomorrow, Friday 28 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 04:56 Chester | 2h29 | 07:25 Congleton | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Chester to Congleton
Trains from Chester to Congleton run on average 3 times per day, taking around 41m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £28 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:48, the last at 22:32. The fastest train covers the 45 km distance in 1h 31m.
Distance 45 km |
Average train duration 41m |
Cheapest ticket price £28 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 1h 31m |
First train 04:48 |
Last train 22:32 |
Train companies: Transport for Wales, Northern Rail (3), Avanti West Coast from Chester to Congleton trainsTransport for Wales, Northern Rail (3), Avanti West Coast trains will get you between Chester and Congleton from £28. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Transport for Wales
Northern Rail (3)
Avanti West Coast
FAQs: Chester to Congleton train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Chester to Congleton 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 Congleton, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Chester and Congleton
- 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 06:30 - 13:40 Saturday 07:30 - 13:40 Sunday Closed
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B station, Scooter Friendly Station - separate level access from station front to Manchester platform and ticket office and from path to Stoke platform. A stepped footbridge links both platforms.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
- Onward travel information: Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at the bus stop at the top of the station approach road.
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