The cheapest and fastest trains from Chester to Prestatyn
Cheapest price
£8
Average price
£9
Fastest journey
26 m
Average duration
28 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
38 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Chester to Prestatyn is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Chester to Prestatyn will cost around £9 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £8.
Of the 4 trains that leave Chester for Prestatyn every day 4 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 28 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 26 m .
The slowest trains will take 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.








Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Chester to Prestatyn
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chester to Prestatyn 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 27m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £7, and a train costs an average of £4.
Distance: 38 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
|---|---|
£8 Average Price | £7 Average Price Cheapest |
57m Average total duration Fastest 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 25m Average total duration 1h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Chester to Prestatyn train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G56125 | On time 08:24 Chester station (CTR) | 0h27 | 08:51 Prestatyn station (PRT) | 0 changesdirect | |
G55457 | On time 08:55 Chester station (CTR) | 0h28 | 09:23 Prestatyn station (PRT) | 0 changesdirect | |
G55399 | On time 09:29 Chester station (CTR) | 0h26 | 09:55 Prestatyn station (PRT) | 0 changesdirect | |
G55463 | On time 09:59 Chester station (CTR) | 0h26 | 10:25 Prestatyn station (PRT) | 0 changesdirect | |
W09473 | On time 10:08 Chester station (CTR) | 0h25 | 10:33 Prestatyn station (PRT) | 0 changesdirect | |
G56130 | On time 10:24 Chester station (CTR) | 0h29 | 10:53 Prestatyn station (PRT) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Chester to Prestatyn
Distance 38 km |
Average train duration 27m |
Cheapest ticket price £4 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 25m |
First train 00:38 |
Last train 23:02 |
Train companies: Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast from Chester to Prestatyn trainsTransport for Wales, Avanti West Coast trains will get you between Chester and Prestatyn from £4. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Transport for Wales
Avanti West Coast
FAQs: Chester to Prestatyn train

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Important Stations and Airports in Chester and Prestatyn
- 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 - Friday 06:20 - 19:30 Saturday 06:20 - 19:30 Sunday 09:30 - 17:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- The Best Pizza & Kebab
- Crispy Cod
- Pizza Pan Takeaway
- Chynna Garden
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A. Step free access to both platforms via a footbridge with ramps and a lift.
- 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) take cash, and major debit and credit cards.
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Halcyon And Quest Hotel
- Information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 03333 211202
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Wait at bus stops on Bastion Road
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