The cheapest and fastest trains from Congleton to Chester
Cheapest price
£11
Average price
£11
Fastest journey
2 h 30 m
Average duration
2 h 30 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
45 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Congleton to Chester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Congleton to Chester will cost around £11 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £11.
Of the 1 trains that leave Congleton for Chester every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 45 km distance in an average of 2 h 30 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 30 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 30 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 Congleton to Chester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Congleton to Chester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £28. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 3m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £28, and a train costs an average of £28.
Distance: 45 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£28 Average Price Cheapest | £28 Average Price |
1h 33m Average total duration Fastest 1h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 10m Average total duration 2h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Congleton to Chester train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 07:09 Congleton | 2h30 | 09:39 Chester | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Congleton to Chester
Distance 45 km |
Average train duration 1h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price £28 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 1h 36m |
First train 02:43 |
Last train 21:34 |
Train companies: Transport for Wales, Northern Rail (3), Avanti West Coast from Congleton to Chester trainsTransport for Wales, Northern Rail (3), Avanti West Coast trains will get you between Congleton and Chester from £28. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Transport for Wales
Northern Rail (3)
Avanti West Coast
FAQs: Congleton to Chester train

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Important Stations and Airports in Congleton and Chester
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday 06:30 - 13:40 Saturday 07:30 - 13:40 Sunday Closed
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B station, Scooter Friendly Station - separate level access from station front to Manchester platform and ticket office and from path to Stoke platform. A stepped footbridge links both platforms.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
- Onward travel information: Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at the bus stop at the top of the station approach road.
- 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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