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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Chester to Oswestry
Cheapest price
£8
Average price
£9
Fastest journey
32 m
Average duration
33 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
38 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Chester to Oswestry is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Chester to Oswestry will cost around £9 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £8.
Of the 2 trains that leave Chester for Oswestry every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 38 km distance in an average of 33 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 32 m .
The slowest trains will take 33 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.
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Chester to Oswestry
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chester to Oswestry among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 34m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £7, and a train costs an average of £8.
Distance: 38 km
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1h 4m Average total duration Fastest 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 35m Average total duration 2h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Chester to Oswestry
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Trains from Chester to Oswestry run on average 6 times per day, taking around 34m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £8 but you can travel from only £7 by coach.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:55, the last at 23:56. The fastest train covers the 38 km distance in 32m.
Distance 38 km |
Average train duration 34m |
Cheapest ticket price £8 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 32m |
First train 05:55 |
Last train 23:56 |
Train companies: Transport for Wales from Chester to Oswestry trainsTransport for Wales trains will get you between Chester and Oswestry from £7. 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 Oswestry train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Chester to Oswestry 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 Oswestry, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Chester and Oswestry
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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
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