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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Liverpool James Street (LVJ) to Chester station (CTR)
Cheapest price on 17 Sept
£10
Average ticket price on 17 Sept
£10
Fastest journey on 17 Sept
39 m
Average journey duration on 17 Sept
39 m
Trains on 17 Sept
62
Distance
24 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Liverpool James Street (LVJ) to Chester station (CTR) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Liverpool James Street (LVJ) to Chester station (CTR) will cost around £10 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £10.
On Thu 17 Sept, we found 62 trains from Liverpool James Street (LVJ) to Chester station (CTR), including 58 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 24 km distance in an average of 39 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 39 m .
The slowest trains will take 39 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.
C079278:390h43Liverpool James Street (LVJ)9:22Chester station (CTR)£101One-way0 changes- C079298:540h42Liverpool James Street (LVJ)9:36Chester station (CTR)£101One-way0 changes
- C079268:240h43Liverpool James Street (LVJ)9:07Chester station (CTR)£101One-way0 changes
- C079217:470h40Liverpool James Street (LVJ)8:27Chester station (CTR)£101One-way0 changes
- C079197:170h40Liverpool James Street (LVJ)7:57Chester station (CTR)£101One-way0 changes
- C0794110:320h39Liverpool James Street (LVJ)11:11Chester station (CTR)£101One-way0 changes
- C079339:320h39Liverpool James Street (LVJ)10:11Chester station (CTR)£101One-way0 changes
- C0796113:020h39Liverpool James Street (LVJ)13:41Chester station (CTR)£101One-way0 changes
- C0796513:320h39Liverpool James Street (LVJ)14:11Chester station (CTR)£101One-way0 changes
- C0794911:320h39Liverpool James Street (LVJ)12:11Chester station (CTR)£101One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Liverpool James Street (LVJ) to Chester station (CTR)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Liverpool James Street (LVJ) to Chester station (CTR) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £12 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 18m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £12, while a train costs an average of £12.
Distance: 24 km
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
£12 Average Price Cheapest | £7 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 18m Average total duration Fastest 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Tickets start at around £12 compared to roughly £7 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-4.38. The journey takes 48m versus 41m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Liverpool James Street (LVJ) to Chester station (CTR) train times
The table below shows live departures for Liverpool James Street (LVJ) to Chester station (CTR) trains for tomorrow, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C07913 | 5:42 Liverpool James Street (LVJ) | 0h43 | 6:25 Chester station (CTR) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C07915 | 6:04 Liverpool James Street (LVJ) | 0h51 | 6:55 Chester station (CTR) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C07915 | 6:12 Liverpool James Street (LVJ) | 0h43 | 6:55 Chester station (CTR) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C08037 · C07917 | 6:24 Liverpool James Street (LVJ) | 1h02 | 7:26 Chester station (CTR) | 1 change | |
| C07917 | 6:38 Liverpool James Street (LVJ) | 0h48 | 7:26 Chester station (CTR) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C07917 | 6:46 Liverpool James Street (LVJ) | 0h40 | 7:26 Chester station (CTR) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C08039 · C07919 | 6:54 Liverpool James Street (LVJ) | 1h03 | 7:57 Chester station (CTR) | 1 change | |
| C07919 | 7:17 Liverpool James Street (LVJ) | 0h40 | 7:57 Chester station (CTR) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C08041 · C07921 | 7:23 Liverpool James Street (LVJ) | 1h04 | 8:27 Chester station (CTR) | 1 change | |
| G86325 · C07921 | 7:29 Liverpool James Street (LVJ) | 0h58 | 8:27 Chester station (CTR) | 1 change | |
| C07921 | 7:39 Liverpool James Street (LVJ) | 0h48 | 8:27 Chester station (CTR) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C07921 | 7:47 Liverpool James Street (LVJ) | 0h40 | 8:27 Chester station (CTR) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C07923 | 8:01 Liverpool James Street (LVJ) | 0h39 | 8:40 Chester station (CTR) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C07924 | 8:17 Liverpool James Street (LVJ) | 0h41 | 8:58 Chester station (CTR) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C07926 | 8:24 Liverpool James Street (LVJ) | 0h43 | 9:07 Chester station (CTR) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C07927 | 8:39 Liverpool James Street (LVJ) | 0h43 | 9:22 Chester station (CTR) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C07929 | 8:54 Liverpool James Street (LVJ) | 0h42 | 9:36 Chester station (CTR) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C07931 | 9:16 Liverpool James Street (LVJ) | 0h41 | 9:57 Chester station (CTR) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C07933 | 9:32 Liverpool James Street (LVJ) | 0h39 | 10:11 Chester station (CTR) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C07935 | 9:46 Liverpool James Street (LVJ) | 0h41 | 10:27 Chester station (CTR) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C07937 | 10:02 Liverpool James Street (LVJ) | 0h39 | 10:41 Chester station (CTR) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C07939 | 10:16 Liverpool James Street (LVJ) | 0h41 | 10:57 Chester station (CTR) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C07941 | 10:32 Liverpool James Street (LVJ) | 0h39 | 11:11 Chester station (CTR) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C07943 | 10:46 Liverpool James Street (LVJ) | 0h41 | 11:27 Chester station (CTR) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C07945 | 11:02 Liverpool James Street (LVJ) | 0h39 | 11:41 Chester station (CTR) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C07947 | 11:16 Liverpool James Street (LVJ) | 0h41 | 11:57 Chester station (CTR) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C07949 | 11:32 Liverpool James Street (LVJ) | 0h39 | 12:11 Chester station (CTR) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C07951 | 11:46 Liverpool James Street (LVJ) | 0h41 | 12:27 Chester station (CTR) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C07955 | 12:16 Liverpool James Street (LVJ) | 0h41 | 12:57 Chester station (CTR) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C07957 | 12:32 Liverpool James Street (LVJ) | 0h39 | 13:11 Chester station (CTR) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C07959 | 12:46 Liverpool James Street (LVJ) | 0h41 | 13:27 Chester station (CTR) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C07961 | 13:02 Liverpool James Street (LVJ) | 0h39 | 13:41 Chester station (CTR) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C07963 | 13:16 Liverpool James Street (LVJ) | 0h41 | 13:57 Chester station (CTR) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C07965 | 13:32 Liverpool James Street (LVJ) | 0h39 | 14:11 Chester station (CTR) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C07967 | 13:46 Liverpool James Street (LVJ) | 0h41 | 14:27 Chester station (CTR) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C07971 | 14:16 Liverpool James Street (LVJ) | 0h41 | 14:57 Chester station (CTR) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C07973 | 14:32 Liverpool James Street (LVJ) | 0h39 | 15:11 Chester station (CTR) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C07975 | 14:46 Liverpool James Street (LVJ) | 0h41 | 15:27 Chester station (CTR) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C07977 | 15:02 Liverpool James Street (LVJ) | 0h39 | 15:41 Chester station (CTR) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C07979 | 15:16 Liverpool James Street (LVJ) | 0h41 | 15:57 Chester station (CTR) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C07981 | 15:32 Liverpool James Street (LVJ) | 0h39 | 16:11 Chester station (CTR) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C07983 | 15:46 Liverpool James Street (LVJ) | 0h41 | 16:27 Chester station (CTR) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C07987 | 16:16 Liverpool James Street (LVJ) | 0h41 | 16:57 Chester station (CTR) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C07989 | 16:32 Liverpool James Street (LVJ) | 0h39 | 17:11 Chester station (CTR) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C07991 | 16:46 Liverpool James Street (LVJ) | 0h41 | 17:27 Chester station (CTR) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C07993 | 17:02 Liverpool James Street (LVJ) | 0h40 | 17:42 Chester station (CTR) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C07995 | 17:16 Liverpool James Street (LVJ) | 0h41 | 17:57 Chester station (CTR) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C07997 | 17:32 Liverpool James Street (LVJ) | 0h39 | 18:11 Chester station (CTR) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C07999 | 17:46 Liverpool James Street (LVJ) | 0h41 | 18:27 Chester station (CTR) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C08003 | 18:16 Liverpool James Street (LVJ) | 0h40 | 18:56 Chester station (CTR) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C08005 | 18:32 Liverpool James Street (LVJ) | 0h39 | 19:11 Chester station (CTR) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C08007 | 18:46 Liverpool James Street (LVJ) | 0h40 | 19:26 Chester station (CTR) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C08009 | 19:02 Liverpool James Street (LVJ) | 0h40 | 19:42 Chester station (CTR) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C08011 | 19:17 Liverpool James Street (LVJ) | 0h40 | 19:57 Chester station (CTR) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C08013 | 19:47 Liverpool James Street (LVJ) | 0h40 | 20:27 Chester station (CTR) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C08015 | 20:17 Liverpool James Street (LVJ) | 0h40 | 20:57 Chester station (CTR) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C08017 | 20:47 Liverpool James Street (LVJ) | 0h40 | 21:27 Chester station (CTR) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C08019 | 21:17 Liverpool James Street (LVJ) | 0h40 | 21:57 Chester station (CTR) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C08021 | 21:47 Liverpool James Street (LVJ) | 0h40 | 22:27 Chester station (CTR) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C08023 | 22:17 Liverpool James Street (LVJ) | 0h40 | 22:57 Chester station (CTR) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C08025 | 22:47 Liverpool James Street (LVJ) | 0h40 | 23:27 Chester station (CTR) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C08027 | 23:17 Liverpool James Street (LVJ) | 0h40 | 23:57 Chester station (CTR) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Liverpool James Street (LVJ) to Chester station (CTR)
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Trains from Liverpool James Street (LVJ) to Chester station (CTR) run on average 7 times per day, taking around 48m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £10 if you book in advance.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:04, the last at 07:17. The fastest train covers the 24 km distance in 39m.
Distance 24 km |
Average train duration 48m |
Cheapest ticket price £10 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 39m |
First train 5:04 |
Last train 7:17 |
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Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 1 day |
Train companies: Northern Rail, Transport for Wales, Mersey Rail from Liverpool James Street (LVJ) to Chester station (CTR) trainsNorthern Rail, Transport for Wales, Mersey Rail trains will get you between Liverpool James Street (LVJ) and Chester station (CTR) 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: Liverpool James Street (LVJ) to Chester station (CTR) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Liverpool James Street (LVJ) to Chester station (CTR) 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 station (CTR), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Liverpool James Street (LVJ) and Chester station (CTR)
Most Liverpool James Street (LVJ) to Chester station (CTR) trains use the Liverpool Lime Street to Chester station pair. Use this guide to compare Liverpool James Street (LVJ) and Chester station (CTR) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Liverpool James Street from Liverpool city centre
Liverpool James Street is 1 km from Liverpool city centre. Public transport options include:
Liverpool James Street train station facilities and services
Liverpool James Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Liverpool James Street.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Liverpool James Street. ATMs are available at Liverpool James Street.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Liverpool James Street. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0151 555 1111, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Liverpool James Street: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Liverpool James Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Liverpool James Street: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A: “This station has step free access to all platforms / the platform”The Ticket Office is step free via James Street only and platforms can be accessed via lifts, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Getting to Chester from Chester city centre
Chester is 1 km from Chester city centre. Public transport options include:
Chester train station facilities and services
Chester has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Chester.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Chester.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Chester. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from information point, Helpline Contact: 03333 211202, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Chester: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Chester: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Chester: 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.
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