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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Chester to Helsby
Cheapest price
£3
Average price
£4
Fastest journey
9 m
Average duration
9 m
Trains per day
12
Distance
12 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Chester to Helsby is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Chester to Helsby will cost around £4 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £3.
Of the 12 trains that leave Chester for Helsby every day 12 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 12 km distance in an average of 9 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 9 m .
The slowest trains will take 9 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.
G384879:430h09Chester station (CTR)9:52Helsby station (HSB)£31One-way0 changes- G384838:430h09Chester station (CTR)8:52Helsby station (HSB)£31One-way0 changes
- G3849110:440h09Chester station (CTR)10:53Helsby station (HSB)£31One-way0 changes
- G3849411:430h09Chester station (CTR)11:52Helsby station (HSB)£31One-way0 changes
- G3849712:430h09Chester station (CTR)12:52Helsby station (HSB)£41One-way0 changes
- G3849110:440h09Chester station (CTR)10:53Helsby station (HSB)£31One-way0 changes
- G3849712:430h09Chester station (CTR)12:52Helsby station (HSB)£41One-way0 changes
- G3852412:520h09Chester station (CTR)13:01Helsby station (HSB)£41One-way0 changes
- G385158:520h09Chester station (CTR)9:01Helsby station (HSB)£41One-way0 changes
- G3851910:520h09Chester station (CTR)11:01Helsby station (HSB)£41One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Chester to Helsby
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chester to Helsby among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £3. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 9m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £3, and a train costs an average of £4.
Distance: 12 km
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39m Average total duration Fastest 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 11m Average total duration 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Chester to Helsby
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Trains from Chester to Helsby run on average 7 times per day, taking around 9m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £4 but you can travel from only £3 by coach.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:04, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 12 km distance in 9m.
Distance 12 km |
Average train duration 9m |
Cheapest ticket price £4 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 9m |
First train 0:04 |
Last train 23:57 |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 3 days |
Train companies: Transport for Wales, Northern Trains Limited from Chester to Helsby trainsTransport for Wales, Northern Trains Limited trains will get you between Chester and Helsby from £3. 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 Helsby train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Chester to Helsby 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 Helsby, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Chester and Helsby
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Dining
ATM
Accessibility
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Information Desk
- 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
ParkingDiningAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeBike Parking- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category B3. Step free access to the platform from the car park. Platforms 2, 3 and 4 are only accessible via the footbridge
- 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 ticket machines note: The ticket machine(s) do not accept cash. Payment is by major debit and credit cards only. Ticket machine is on Chester-bound platform
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Onward travel information: The nearest bus stops are located on the main road.
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at the service bus stops on Chester Road, adjacent to the Helsby Spice restaurant for services towards Warrington, opposite side for services towards Ellesmere Port.
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