The cheapest and fastest trains from Chester to Ruabon
Cheapest price
£6
Average price
£7
Fastest journey
21 m
Average duration
23 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
25 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Chester to Ruabon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Chester to Ruabon will cost around £7 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £6.
Of the 3 trains that leave Chester for Ruabon every day 3 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 23 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 21 m .
The slowest trains will take 26 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 Ruabon
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chester to Ruabon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £2. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 22m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £2, and a coach costs an average of £6.
Distance: 25 km
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£5 Average Price Cheapest | £6 Average Price |
52m Average total duration Fastest 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 42m Average total duration 1h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Chester to Ruabon
Trains from Chester to Ruabon run on average 4 times per day, taking around 22m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £2 if you book in advance.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:06, the last at 23:42. The fastest train covers the 25 km distance in 21m.
Distance 25 km |
Average train duration 22m |
Cheapest ticket price £2 |
Trains per day 4 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 21m |
First train 00:06 |
Last train 23:42 |
Train companies: Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast from Chester to Ruabon trainsTransport for Wales, Avanti West Coast trains will get you between Chester and Ruabon from £2. 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 Ruabon train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Chester to Ruabon 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 Ruabon, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Chester and Ruabon
- 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
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category B3. Access to Platform 1 (to Chester) is via a footbridge with 52 steps. Step free access to Platform 2 (to Wrexham) from the station entrance
- 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.
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Wait at the bus stop in the bus turning circle outside the station
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