The cheapest and fastest trains from Chester station (CTR) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
Cheapest price
£7
Average price
£10
Fastest journey
41 m
Average duration
41 m
Trains per day
75
Distance
24 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Chester station (CTR) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Chester station (CTR) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) will cost around £10 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £7.
Of the 75 trains that leave Chester station (CTR) for Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) every day 74 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 24 km distance in an average of 41 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 41 m .
The slowest trains will take 41 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.
L6438520:430h53Chester station (CTR)21:36Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)£71One-way0 changes
L6439022:010h47Chester station (CTR)22:48Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)£71One-way0 changes
L6437318:430h52Chester station (CTR)19:35Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)£71One-way0 changes
L643606:370h52Chester station (CTR)7:29Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)£71One-way0 changes
L6438310:430h51Chester station (CTR)11:34Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)£71One-way0 changes
G8658316:010h41Chester station (CTR)16:42Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)£101One-way0 changes
G865199:310h41Chester station (CTR)10:12Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)£101One-way0 changes
G865098:310h41Chester station (CTR)9:12Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)£101One-way0 changes
G8659917:310h41Chester station (CTR)18:12Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)£101One-way0 changes
G8653511:010h41Chester station (CTR)11:42Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)£101One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Chester station (CTR) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chester station (CTR) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 47m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £4, and a coach costs an average of £16.
Distance: 24 km
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1h 17m Average total duration Fastest 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 19m Average total duration 2h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Chester station (CTR) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) train times
The table below shows live departures for Chester station (CTR) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) trains for today, Monday 4 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G86623 | On time 21:00 Chester station (CTR) | 0h43 | 21:43 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
G86627 | On time 21:30 Chester station (CTR) | 0h43 | 22:13 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
G86629 | On time 22:00 Chester station (CTR) | 0h43 | 22:43 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
L64390 | On time 22:01 Chester station (CTR) | 0h47 | 22:48 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
G86633 | On time 22:30 Chester station (CTR) | 0h43 | 23:13 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
G86635 | On time 23:00 Chester station (CTR) | 0h43 | 23:43 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
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L64409+ L07149 | 4:55 Chester station (CTR) | 1h26 | 6:21 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 change | |
L64354 | 5:42 Chester station (CTR) | 0h52 | 6:34 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
G86492 | 5:54 Chester station (CTR) | 0h48 | 6:42 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
G86495 | 6:30 Chester station (CTR) | 0h43 | 7:13 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
L64360 | 6:37 Chester station (CTR) | 0h52 | 7:29 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
G86496 | 6:59 Chester station (CTR) | 0h44 | 7:43 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
G86486 | 7:22 Chester station (CTR) | 0h43 | 8:05 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
G86502 | 7:37 Chester station (CTR) | 0h43 | 8:20 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
L64366 | 7:43 Chester station (CTR) | 0h51 | 8:34 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
G86504 | 7:52 Chester station (CTR) | 0h43 | 8:35 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
G86507 | 8:07 Chester station (CTR) | 0h43 | 8:50 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
G86509 | 8:31 Chester station (CTR) | 0h41 | 9:12 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
L64370 | 8:43 Chester station (CTR) | 0h51 | 9:34 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
G86512 | 8:45 Chester station (CTR) | 0h43 | 9:28 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
G86515 | 9:01 Chester station (CTR) | 0h41 | 9:42 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
G86516 | 9:15 Chester station (CTR) | 0h43 | 9:58 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
G86519 | 9:31 Chester station (CTR) | 0h41 | 10:12 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
L64377 | 9:43 Chester station (CTR) | 0h51 | 10:34 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
G86521 | 9:45 Chester station (CTR) | 0h43 | 10:28 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
G86524 | 10:01 Chester station (CTR) | 0h41 | 10:42 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
G86527 | 10:15 Chester station (CTR) | 0h43 | 10:58 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
G86528 | 10:31 Chester station (CTR) | 0h41 | 11:12 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
L64383 | 10:43 Chester station (CTR) | 0h51 | 11:34 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
G86531 | 10:45 Chester station (CTR) | 0h43 | 11:28 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
G86535 | 11:01 Chester station (CTR) | 0h41 | 11:42 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
G86536 | 11:15 Chester station (CTR) | 0h43 | 11:58 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
G86540 | 11:31 Chester station (CTR) | 0h41 | 12:12 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
L64388 | 11:43 Chester station (CTR) | 0h51 | 12:34 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
G86542 | 11:45 Chester station (CTR) | 0h43 | 12:28 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
G86545 | 12:01 Chester station (CTR) | 0h41 | 12:42 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
G86547 | 12:15 Chester station (CTR) | 0h43 | 12:58 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
G86550 | 12:31 Chester station (CTR) | 0h41 | 13:12 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
L64393 | 12:43 Chester station (CTR) | 0h51 | 13:34 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
G86551 | 12:45 Chester station (CTR) | 0h43 | 13:28 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
G86553 | 13:01 Chester station (CTR) | 0h41 | 13:42 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
G86556 | 13:15 Chester station (CTR) | 0h43 | 13:58 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
G86558 | 13:31 Chester station (CTR) | 0h41 | 14:12 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
L64398 | 13:43 Chester station (CTR) | 0h51 | 14:34 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
G86561 | 13:45 Chester station (CTR) | 0h43 | 14:28 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
G86563 | 14:01 Chester station (CTR) | 0h41 | 14:42 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
G86567 | 14:15 Chester station (CTR) | 0h43 | 14:58 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
G86569 | 14:31 Chester station (CTR) | 0h41 | 15:12 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
L64401 | 14:43 Chester station (CTR) | 0h51 | 15:34 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
G86572 | 14:45 Chester station (CTR) | 0h43 | 15:28 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
G86573 | 15:01 Chester station (CTR) | 0h41 | 15:42 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
G86576 | 15:15 Chester station (CTR) | 0h43 | 15:58 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
G86578 | 15:31 Chester station (CTR) | 0h41 | 16:12 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
L64357 | 15:43 Chester station (CTR) | 0h51 | 16:34 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
G86581 | 15:45 Chester station (CTR) | 0h43 | 16:28 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
G86583 | 16:01 Chester station (CTR) | 0h41 | 16:42 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
G86587 | 16:15 Chester station (CTR) | 0h43 | 16:58 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
G86590 | 16:31 Chester station (CTR) | 0h41 | 17:12 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
L64363 | 16:43 Chester station (CTR) | 0h51 | 17:34 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
G86591 | 16:45 Chester station (CTR) | 0h43 | 17:28 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
G86595 | 17:01 Chester station (CTR) | 0h41 | 17:42 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
G86597 | 17:15 Chester station (CTR) | 0h43 | 17:58 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
G86599 | 17:31 Chester station (CTR) | 0h41 | 18:12 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
G86602 | 17:45 Chester station (CTR) | 0h43 | 18:28 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
G86604 | 18:01 Chester station (CTR) | 0h41 | 18:42 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
G86606 | 18:15 Chester station (CTR) | 0h43 | 18:58 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
G86609 | 18:30 Chester station (CTR) | 0h43 | 19:13 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
L64373 | 18:43 Chester station (CTR) | 0h52 | 19:35 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
G86487 | 18:48 Chester station (CTR) | 0h47 | 19:35 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
G86613 | 19:00 Chester station (CTR) | 0h43 | 19:43 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
G86616 | 19:30 Chester station (CTR) | 0h43 | 20:13 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
L64380 | 19:43 Chester station (CTR) | 0h51 | 20:34 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
G86619 | 20:00 Chester station (CTR) | 0h43 | 20:43 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
G86622 | 20:30 Chester station (CTR) | 0h43 | 21:13 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
L64385 | 20:43 Chester station (CTR) | 0h53 | 21:36 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Chester station (CTR) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
Trains from Chester station (CTR) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) run on average 16 times per day, taking around 47m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £4 if you book in advance.
There are 16 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:37, the last at 23:00. The fastest train covers the 24 km distance in 43m.
Distance 24 km |
Average train duration 47m |
Cheapest ticket price £4 |
Trains per day 16 |
Direct trains 16 |
Fastest train 43m |
First train 6:37 |
Last train 23:00 |
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High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
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Least Busy Day Mon |
Train companies: Mersey Rail, Transport for Wales, Merseyrail from Chester station (CTR) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) trainsMersey Rail, Transport for Wales, Merseyrail trains will get you between Chester station (CTR) and Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) from £4. 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 station (CTR) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Chester station (CTR) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) 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 Lime Street (LIV), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Chester station (CTR) and Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
- 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
- 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.
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