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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Crewe to Chester
Cheapest price
£4
Average price
£8
Fastest journey
21 m
Average duration
21 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
32 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Crewe to Chester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Crewe to Chester will cost around £8 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £4.
Of the 5 trains that leave Crewe for Chester every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 32 km distance in an average of 21 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 21 m .
The slowest trains will take 21 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 Crewe to Chester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Crewe to Chester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £3. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 21m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £3, and a train costs an average of £4.
Distance: 32 km
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£7 Average Price | £3 Average Price Cheapest |
51m Average total duration Fastest 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 51m Average total duration 1h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Crewe to Chester train times
The table below shows live departures for Crewe to Chester trains for today, Friday 21 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 06:22 Crewe | 0h21 | 06:43 Chester | 0 changesdirect | |
| 10:21 Crewe | 0h21 | 10:42 Chester | 0 changesdirect | |
| 17:23 Crewe | 0h21 | 17:44 Chester | 0 changesdirect | |
| 18:29 Crewe | 0h21 | 18:50 Chester | 0 changesdirect | |
| 20:02 Crewe | 0h21 | 20:23 Chester | 0 changesdirect |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Crewe to Chester
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Crewe to Chester run on average 6 times per day, taking around 21m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £4 but you can travel from only £3 by coach.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:08, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 32 km distance in 19m.
Distance 32 km |
Average train duration 21m |
Cheapest ticket price £4 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 19m |
First train 00:08 |
Last train 23:58 |
Train companies: Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains from Crewe to Chester trainsTransport for Wales, Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains trains will get you between Crewe and Chester from £3. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Avanti West Coast
West Midlands Trains
FAQs: Crewe to Chester train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Crewe to Chester 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 Chester, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Crewe and Chester
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Information Desk
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:30 - 19:00 Saturday 05:30 - 19:00 Sunday 08:10 - 19:00
- Car Park: Weston Road (Car Park 2)
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This station has step-free access to all platforms / the platform
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no 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 National key toilets are located on Platforms 5 and 6; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Platform 5 and Platform 6
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: all platforms
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement coach services can be found at the side of the station on the left as you exit. Northern Rail buses pick up / drop off at the temporary bus station, just beyond Platform 12. The bus station in question is accessible via a bridge at platform level.
ShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Car RentalInformation 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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