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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Chester to Liverpool
Cheapest price
£8
Average price
£10
Fastest journey
38 m
Average duration
38 m
Trains per day
12
Distance
25 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Chester to Liverpool is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Chester to Liverpool will cost around £10 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £8.
Of the 12 trains that leave Chester for Liverpool 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 25 km distance in an average of 38 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 38 m .
The slowest trains will take 38 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.
L643779:430h51Chester station (CTR)10:34Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)£81One-way0 changes- L643708:430h51Chester station (CTR)9:34Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)£81One-way0 changes
G865199:310h38Chester station (CTR)10:09Liverpool James Street (LVJ)£101One-way0 changes- G8652810:310h38Chester station (CTR)11:09Liverpool James Street (LVJ)£101One-way0 changes
- G865078:070h40Chester station (CTR)8:47Liverpool James Street (LVJ)£101One-way0 changes
- G865199:310h38Chester station (CTR)10:09Liverpool James Street (LVJ)£101One-way0 changes
- G8652810:310h38Chester station (CTR)11:09Liverpool James Street (LVJ)£101One-way0 changes
- G865159:010h38Chester station (CTR)9:39Liverpool James Street (LVJ)£101One-way0 changes
- G865098:310h38Chester station (CTR)9:09Liverpool James Street (LVJ)£101One-way0 changes
- G8652410:010h38Chester station (CTR)10:39Liverpool James Street (LVJ)£101One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Chester to Liverpool
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chester to Liverpool 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 45m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £3, and a train costs an average of £5.
Distance: 25 km
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1h 15m Average total duration Fastest 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 17m Average total duration 1h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Chester to Liverpool train times
The table below shows live departures for Chester to Liverpool trains for tomorrow, Thursday 2 April. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| G86507 | 7:07 Chester station (CTR) | 0h40 | 7:47 Liverpool James Street (LVJ) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G86509 | 7:31 Chester station (CTR) | 0h38 | 8:09 Liverpool James Street (LVJ) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L64370 | 7:43 Chester station (CTR) | 0h51 | 8:34 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G86512 | 7:45 Chester station (CTR) | 0h39 | 8:24 Liverpool James Street (LVJ) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G86515 | 8:01 Chester station (CTR) | 0h38 | 8:39 Liverpool James Street (LVJ) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G86516 | 8:15 Chester station (CTR) | 0h39 | 8:54 Liverpool James Street (LVJ) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G86519 | 8:31 Chester station (CTR) | 0h38 | 9:09 Liverpool James Street (LVJ) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L64377 | 8:43 Chester station (CTR) | 0h51 | 9:34 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G86521 | 8:45 Chester station (CTR) | 0h39 | 9:24 Liverpool James Street (LVJ) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G86524 | 9:01 Chester station (CTR) | 0h38 | 9:39 Liverpool James Street (LVJ) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G86527 | 9:15 Chester station (CTR) | 0h39 | 9:54 Liverpool James Street (LVJ) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G86528 | 9:31 Chester station (CTR) | 0h38 | 10:09 Liverpool James Street (LVJ) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Chester to Liverpool
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Chester to Liverpool run on average 11 times per day, taking around 45m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £5 but you can travel from only £3 by coach.
There are 11 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 02:19, the last at 23:50. The fastest train covers the 25 km distance in 39m.
Distance 25 km |
Average train duration 45m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Trains per day 11 |
Direct trains 11 |
Fastest train 39m |
First train 2:19 |
Last train 23:50 |
Train companies: Mersey Rail, Transport for Wales, Merseyrail from Chester to Liverpool trainsMersey Rail, Transport for Wales, Merseyrail trains will get you between Chester and Liverpool 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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Trains from Chester to Liverpool: Journey Details
Train services from Chester to Liverpool are frequent and operate seven days a week. Running from early mornings until late in the evening, there are up to four trains per hour during peak travel times. On Sundays, the frequency of services changes to two trains per hour. The main operator of trains from Chester to Liverpool is Merseyrail, with the majority of services being direct. Average journey time is approximately 45 minutes.
Taking the Train from Chester
Managed by Arriva Trains Wales, Chester railway station is located in City Road, near to the city centre. A Rail-Link bus service operates from Monday to Saturday. connecting the station to the city centre. There are also a number of local bus routes, operated by Arriva and First Group, with stops in close proximity. Additionally, the railway station boasts a taxi rank which is located directly outside the main entrance.
Getting into Liverpool by Train
Liverpool is a city with a proud cultural heritage. Famous as the home of The Beatles, the city also boasts the largest selection of museums and art galleries outside of London. Liverpool Waterfront has undergone extensive redevelopment in recent years and now features a wealth of great bars and restaurants. Trains from Chester to Liverpool stop at both Liverpool Lime Street and Liverpool Central. Lime Street is Liverpool's largest railway station and is situated close to the city centre. The city's main bus station, Roe Street, is just a five-minute walk away. There are also a number of local bus routes, operated by Arriva and Stagecoach, with stops in Lime Street itself. There are two taxi ranks at Liverpool Lime Street station, located at the Skelhorne Street and Lord Nelson Street entrances.
FAQs: Chester to Liverpool train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Chester to Liverpool 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 Liverpool, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Chester and Liverpool
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Dining
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WC
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Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Car Rental
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
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LockersShoppingParkingDiningATM
TaxisAccessibilityWCHotel
LoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Bike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:38
- Sun: 07:15 - 23:05
- Free public Wi-Fi available.
- The Excess Baggage Co. lockers and staffed luggage storage counter are located in the main concourse near the escalators across from Platform 6. Open daily 08:00 to 21:00.
- Type of shops available: Various retail establishments including Photo Booths to purchase items whilst in the station
- Car Park: Short stay car park located on Skelhorne Street & Long Stay Car Park located on Lord Nelson Street
- Caffè Nero
- Costa Coffee
- Upper Crust
- Starbucks
- JD Wetherspoon
- Taxi: The station taxi rank is located at Skelhorne Street side of the station. There are two customer help points located for passengers requiring assistance.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis at Liverpool Lime Street station can be provided at the taxi rank. If you require a private accessible taxi please locate a member of the station staff and they will provide you with a local taxi firm company number.
- Full wheelchair access throughout the station, with help points at the Skelhorne Street entrance and at customer information desk in the main concourse.
- Toilets Location: Male and Female toilets located on the station concourse by Lord Nelson street entrance
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National Key (RADAR) toilet is located next to the Male and Female toilets by the Lord Nelson Street entrance. If you do not have a key please locate a member of staff and they will provide you with one.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets
- Pembroke Studios
- Riley’s Rooms
- Holiday Inn Liverpool City Center
- Waiting rooms location: Located on main concourse
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:38
- Sun: 07:15 - 23:05
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Alongside station entrance
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Located in the main concourse.
- Suburban train lines: Wirral Line (green)
- Bus lines: 9, 10, 61, 82, 79, 86C, 500
- Train lines: Northern, West Midlands, TransPennine Express, East Midlands, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales, London Northwestern
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement services depart at the Bus stop on Skelhorne Street, near the Tesco Express. L3 5GA.
WifiShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk- Type of shops available: News agent
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A: “This station has step free access to all platforms / the platform”The Ticket Office is step free via James Street only and platforms can be accessed via lifts
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: N/A
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0151 555 1111
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: James Street Station, James Street, Liverpool
WifiShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 05:25 - 00:16 Sunday 07:45 - 00:16 Station staffing times may vary, please visit Merseyrail.org for up-to-date times.
- Type of shops available: Shoe repairer Wide range of shops Convenience store Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A: “This station has step free access to all platforms / the platform” All platforms can be accessed via lift
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no 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: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Station Concourse. The National key toilets are located next to the public toilets on the Station Concourse; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Next to Mail entrance
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0151 555 1111
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: 32 Great Charlotte Street, Liverpool 1
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