The cheapest and fastest trains from Marple to Chester
Cheapest price
£28
Average price
£28
Fastest journey
1 h 42 m
Average duration
1 h 48 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
60 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Marple to Chester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Marple to Chester will cost around £28 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £28.
Of the 3 trains that leave Marple for Chester 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 60 km distance in an average of 1 h 48 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 42 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 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 Marple to Chester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Marple to Chester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £28. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 28m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £28, and a train costs an average of £28.
Distance: 60 km
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1h 58m Average total duration Fastest 1h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 50m Average total duration 4h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Marple to Chester train times
The table below shows live departures for Marple to Chester trains for tomorrow, Friday 14 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 05:41 Marple | 2h00 | 07:41 Chester | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 06:08 Marple | 1h43 | 07:51 Chester | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 07:08 Marple | 1h42 | 08:50 Chester | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Marple to Chester
Trains from Marple to Chester run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 28m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £28 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 03:51, the last at 21:52. The fastest train covers the 60 km distance in 1h 42m.
Distance 60 km |
Average train duration 1h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price £28 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 1h 42m |
First train 03:51 |
Last train 21:52 |
Train companies: Transport for Wales, Northern Trains Limited from Marple to Chester trainsTransport for Wales, Northern Trains Limited trains will get you between Marple and Chester from £28. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Marple to Chester train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Marple 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 Marple and Chester
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:20 - 12:50 Saturday - Sunday Closed
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - Scooter Friendly Station - Services Towards Manchester : Level access from the car park onto the platform, or along a ramp (50 paces, 1:10 slope) from Stockport Road onto the platform. Access onto trains by means of wheelchair ramp is dependent on the type of train. Contact Travel Assistance Helpline for information.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: The highest operating part of the telephone is 1140 mm above floor level.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no 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: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Onward travel information: Located on Stockport Road for buses to Stockport, Glossop and Romiley. Maximum distance 550 yards/503m. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off in the Station car park at the turning circle.
- Metro: GMPTE 0161 228 7811
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:15 - 20:40 Saturday 07:10 - 21:30 Sunday Closed
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - Lifts are now provided at this station, available from first to last train. Alternatively, level access from the car park into the ticket hall and onto Sheffield platform or, when the ticket hall is closed, through a 3ft wide gate to the left of the ticket hall onto the platform. For Manchester platform turn right from ticket hall entrance onto Sheffield platform and walk 33 paces to the footbridge, up 20 steps and across the footbridge (15 paces) and down 20 steps onto the 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
- Onward travel information: On Brabyns Brow for buses to Hyde, Manchester, Stockport or Romiley. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at the bus stop outside Norwood Trust on Arkwight Road.
- Metro: GMPTE 0161 228 7811
- 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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