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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Eccles to Chester
Cheapest price
£19
Average price
£22
Fastest journey
1 h 34 m
Average duration
1 h 38 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
49 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Eccles to Chester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Eccles to Chester will cost around £22 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £19.
Of the 2 trains that leave Eccles for Chester 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 49 km distance in an average of 1 h 38 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 34 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 41 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 Eccles to Chester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Eccles to Chester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 52m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £19, and a train costs an average of £10.
Distance: 49 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£19 Average Price | £19 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 22m Average total duration Fastest 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 27m Average total duration 4h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Eccles to Chester train times
The table below shows live departures for Eccles to Chester trains for today, Saturday 20 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 07:05 Eccles | 0h56 | 08:01 Chester | 0 changesdirect | |
| 08:06 Eccles | 0h55 | 09:01 Chester | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Eccles to Chester
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Trains from Eccles to Chester run on average 6 times per day, taking around 52m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £10 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 03:51, the last at 23:40. The fastest train covers the 49 km distance in 55m.
Distance 49 km |
Average train duration 52m |
Cheapest ticket price £10 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 55m |
First train 03:51 |
Last train 23:40 |
Train companies: Northern Rail (3), Transport for Wales from Eccles to Chester trainsNorthern Rail (3), Transport for Wales trains will get you between Eccles and Chester from £10. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Eccles to Chester train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Eccles 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.
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Important Stations and Airports in Eccles and Chester
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Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:25 - 12:55 Saturday 07:25 - 13:55 Sunday Closed
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category C Station, Manchester platform: up one step from car park to ticket office then down 35 steps onto platform. Liverpool platform: up one step from car park to ticket office then along footbridge and down 35 steps onto platform.
- 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 location: Car Park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Onward travel information: There are bus services available at Eccles Interchange, 300 yards or 5 minutes walk away. TFGM Traveline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at the entrance to the station car park.
- Metro: Tram stop 300 yards from the station. Metrolink 0161 205 2000
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DiningAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeBike Parking
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category C Station, Services towards Manchester: From Green Lane access through an underpass (17 paces) and up 38 steps onto the platform. Services Towards Liverpool : From Green Lane, up 40 steps onto the platform
- 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
- Onward travel information: On Green Lane for buses to Clifton or Eccles. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at the bus stops on Green Lane. Towards Manchester, outside station front. Towards Liverpool, outside Queens Arms Pub.
- Metro: GMPTE 0161 228 7811
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Car Rental
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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