Newton-le-Willows station (NLW) to Chester station (CTR) train with Transport for Wales

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Newton-le-Willows station (NLW) to Chester station (CTR)

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 04 Nov
Cheapest price on 04 Nov
£4
Average ticket price on 04 Nov
£7
Fastest journey on 04 Nov
34 m
Average journey duration on 04 Nov
34 m
Trains on 04 Nov
47
Distance
34 km
Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Newton-le-Willows station (NLW) 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 Newton-le-Willows station (NLW) to Chester station (CTR) will cost around £7 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £4.

Fast trains

On Wed 04 Nov, we found 47 trains from Newton-le-Willows station (NLW) to Chester station (CTR), including 32 direct services.

These direct trains cover the 34 km distance in an average of 34 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 34 m .

The slowest trains will take 34 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.

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Newton-le-Willows station (NLW) to Chester station (CTR)

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Trains from Newton-le-Willows station (NLW) to Chester station (CTR) run on average 7 times per day, taking around 48m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £4 if you book in advance.

There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:33, the last at 13:27. The fastest train covers the 34 km distance in 34m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
34 km
Average train duration
48m
Cheapest ticket price
£4
Trains per day
7
Direct trains
5
Fastest train
34m
First train
5:33
Last train
13:27
Cheapest Month
Oct
Cheapest Day
Thu
High Season
Jul - Sept
Low Season
Oct - Dec
Busiest Day
Wed
Least Busy Day
Sat
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Frequently asked questions about your Newton-le-Willows station (NLW) to Chester station (CTR) trip

Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Newton-le-Willows station (NLW) to Chester station (CTR).

The cost of a train ticket from Newton-le-Willows station (NLW) to Chester station (CTR) can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £4, while the average price tends to be around £8.
The train journey from Newton-le-Willows station (NLW) to Chester station (CTR) covers a distance of 34 km and takes approximately 34m. Trains run 7 per day.
The train distance from Newton-le-Willows station (NLW) to Chester station (CTR) is 34 km.
The first train from Newton-le-Willows station (NLW) to Chester station (CTR) leaves at 5:33.
The last train from Newton-le-Willows station (NLW) to Chester station (CTR) departs at 13:27.
Trains from Newton-le-Willows station (NLW) to Chester station (CTR) run approximately 7 times per day.
Yes, there is a direct train between Newton-le-Willows station (NLW) and Chester station (CTR). The service operates 5 times per day, provided by Transport for Wales, Northern Rail.

Live departures

Newton-le-Willows station (NLW) to Chester station (CTR) train times

The table below shows live departures for Newton-le-Willows station (NLW) to Chester station (CTR) trains for today, Tuesday 3 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
Northern RailG89073
On time
6:33 Newton-le-Willows station (NLW)
0h38
7:11 Chester station (CTR)		0 changesdirect
Transport for WalesG38390
On time
7:05 Newton-le-Willows station (NLW)
0h44
7:49 Chester station (CTR)		0 changesdirect
Northern RailG89074
On time
7:27 Newton-le-Willows station (NLW)
0h42
8:09 Chester station (CTR)		0 changesdirect
Transport for WalesG38394
On time
8:05 Newton-le-Willows station (NLW)
0h44
8:49 Chester station (CTR)		0 changesdirect
Northern RailG89076
On time
8:28 Newton-le-Willows station (NLW)
0h34
9:02 Chester station (CTR)		0 changesdirect
Transport for WalesG38399
On time
9:06 Newton-le-Willows station (NLW)
0h43
9:49 Chester station (CTR)		0 changesdirect
Northern RailG89080
On time
9:27 Newton-le-Willows station (NLW)
0h34
10:01 Chester station (CTR)		0 changesdirect
Mersey RailC07941+Transpennine ExpressC24945
Delayed
10:12 9:41Newton-le-Willows station (NLW)
1h19
11:00 Chester station (CTR)		1 change
Transport for WalesG38403
On time
10:05 Newton-le-Willows station (NLW)
0h44
10:49 Chester station (CTR)		0 changesdirect
Northern RailG89084
On time
10:27 Newton-le-Willows station (NLW)
0h34
11:01 Chester station (CTR)		0 changesdirect
Mersey RailC07949+Transpennine ExpressG16013
Delayed
11:12 10:41Newton-le-Willows station (NLW)
1h19
12:00 Chester station (CTR)		1 change
Transport for WalesG38405
On time
11:05 Newton-le-Willows station (NLW)
0h46
11:51 Chester station (CTR)		0 changesdirect
Northern RailG89086
On time
11:27 Newton-le-Willows station (NLW)
0h34
12:01 Chester station (CTR)		0 changesdirect
Mersey RailC07957+Transpennine ExpressC24952
Delayed
12:12 11:41Newton-le-Willows station (NLW)
1h19
13:00 Chester station (CTR)		1 change
Transport for WalesG38409
On time
12:05 Newton-le-Willows station (NLW)
0h44
12:49 Chester station (CTR)		0 changesdirect
Northern RailG89092
On time
12:27 Newton-le-Willows station (NLW)
0h34
13:01 Chester station (CTR)		0 changesdirect
Mersey RailC07965+Transpennine ExpressC24954
On time
12:41 Newton-le-Willows station (NLW)
1h19
14:00 Chester station (CTR)		1 change
Transport for WalesG3841313:05 Newton-le-Willows station (NLW)
0h44
13:49 Chester station (CTR)0 changesdirect
Northern RailG89095
On time
13:27 Newton-le-Willows station (NLW)
0h34
14:01 Chester station (CTR)		0 changesdirect
Mersey RailC07973+Transpennine ExpressG15907
Delayed
14:12 13:41Newton-le-Willows station (NLW)
1h19
15:00 Chester station (CTR)		1 change
Transport for WalesG3841514:05 Newton-le-Willows station (NLW)
0h44
14:49 Chester station (CTR)0 changesdirect
Northern RailG89098
On time
14:27 Newton-le-Willows station (NLW)
0h34
15:01 Chester station (CTR)		0 changesdirect
Mersey RailC07981+Transpennine ExpressG15922
Delayed
15:12 14:41Newton-le-Willows station (NLW)
1h19
16:00 Chester station (CTR)		1 change
Transport for WalesG3841715:05 Newton-le-Willows station (NLW)
0h44
15:49 Chester station (CTR)0 changesdirect
Northern RailG89102
On time
15:27 Newton-le-Willows station (NLW)
0h34
16:01 Chester station (CTR)		0 changesdirect
Mersey RailC07989+Transpennine ExpressG15900
Delayed
16:12 15:41Newton-le-Willows station (NLW)
1h19
17:00 Chester station (CTR)		1 change
Transport for WalesG38389
On time
16:05 Newton-le-Willows station (NLW)
0h44
16:49 Chester station (CTR)		0 changesdirect
Northern RailG89105
On time
16:27 Newton-le-Willows station (NLW)
0h42
17:09 Chester station (CTR)		0 changesdirect
Mersey RailC07997+Transpennine ExpressC24965
Delayed
17:12 16:41Newton-le-Willows station (NLW)
1h19
18:00 Chester station (CTR)		1 change
Transport for WalesG38393
On time
17:05 Newton-le-Willows station (NLW)
0h44
17:49 Chester station (CTR)		0 changesdirect
Northern RailG89075
On time
17:27 Newton-le-Willows station (NLW)
0h42
18:09 Chester station (CTR)		0 changesdirect
Mersey RailC08005+Transpennine ExpressC24969
Delayed
18:12 17:41Newton-le-Willows station (NLW)
1h19
19:00 Chester station (CTR)		1 change
Transport for WalesG38398
On time
18:05 Newton-le-Willows station (NLW)
0h45
18:50 Chester station (CTR)		0 changesdirect
Northern RailG89078
On time
18:27 Newton-le-Willows station (NLW)
0h42
19:09 Chester station (CTR)		0 changesdirect
Mersey RailC08013+Transpennine ExpressC24972
Delayed
19:12 18:41Newton-le-Willows station (NLW)
1h19
20:00 Chester station (CTR)		1 change
Transport for WalesG38401
On time
19:07 Newton-le-Willows station (NLW)
0h43
19:50 Chester station (CTR)		0 changesdirect
Northern RailG89082
On time
19:28 Newton-le-Willows station (NLW)
0h34
20:02 Chester station (CTR)		0 changesdirect
Mersey RailC08021+Transpennine ExpressC24975
Delayed
20:12 19:42Newton-le-Willows station (NLW)
1h18
21:00 Chester station (CTR)		1 change
Transport for WalesG38421
On time
20:05 Newton-le-Willows station (NLW)
0h43
20:48 Chester station (CTR)		0 changesdirect
Northern RailG89100
On time
20:27 Newton-le-Willows station (NLW)
0h42
21:09 Chester station (CTR)		0 changesdirect
Transport for WalesG38407
On time
21:05 Newton-le-Willows station (NLW)
0h46
21:51 Chester station (CTR)		0 changesdirect
Northern RailG8908921:27 Newton-le-Willows station (NLW)
0h35
22:02 Chester station (CTR)0 changesdirect
Transport for WalesG3841122:05 Newton-le-Willows station (NLW)
0h43
22:48 Chester station (CTR)0 changesdirect
Northern RailG86143+Mersey RailC00605
On time
22:19 Newton-le-Willows station (NLW)
1h38
23:57 Chester station (CTR)		1 change
Mersey RailC00606+Transpennine ExpressC24984
Delayed
23:43 22:41Newton-le-Willows station (NLW)
1h46
0:27 Chester station (CTR)		1 change

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Train companies: Transport for Wales, Northern Rail, Mersey Rail from Newton-le-Willows station (NLW) to Chester station (CTR) trainsTransport for Wales, Northern Rail, Mersey Rail trains will get you between Newton-le-Willows station (NLW) and Chester station (CTR) from £4. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Transport for Wales

About
Transport for Wales is a public transport provider in Wales, UK. It operates a comprehensive network of trains, buses and ferries across the country. The trains are modern and comfortable, with a range of different types including InterCity Express Trains, Regional Trains, and Metro Trains. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. There are a variety of ticket types available, including single and return tickets, season tickets, and group tickets. The most popular routes include Cardiff to Swansea, Cardiff to Newport, and Cardiff to Manchester.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Transport for Wales Duration
39m
Cheapest Transport for Wales Price
£6
Transport for Wales frequency
3 a day
Luggage included
2 large items of luggage and 1 small hand luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policy depends on ticket type
Refund
Full refund if service canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service on most routes with snacks and drinks. Some stations have cafes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations recommended but not mandatory. Free of charge when booking tickets
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs allowed with ticket (£5 per day). Guide dogs free
Quiet zone

Northern Rail

About
Northern Trains is a publicly owned train operating company in the United Kingdom, headquartered in York. It runs local and commuter services across the north of England, connecting regions including the North East, North West, East Midlands, Staffordshire, Yorkshire, and the Humber coastline. As part of the National Rail network, Northern operates under a coordinated fare and ticketing system alongside other UK train companies.Ticket types include Advance, Off-Peak, Anytime Day, single, return, and season tickets, with only one class option available: Standard. Onboard amenities may include comfortable seating, free Wi-Fi, and refreshments on select services. Popular routes include connections between major northern cities such as Manchester, Liverpool, and Leeds.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Northern Rail Duration
34m
Cheapest Northern Rail Price
£4
Northern Rail frequency
3 a day
Luggage included
2 large items of luggage and 1 small hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
See refund policy for ticket types
Refund
Full refund if service canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service on most services with drinks and snacks. Some stations have cafes and shops
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available but not mandatory. Free of charge when booking advance tickets
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, passenger assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone

Mersey Rail

About
Mersey Rail is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates a network of commuter and regional services in the North West of England. Mersey Rail operates a variety of train types, including the Class 507 and Class 508 electric multiple units, and the Class 142 and Class 150 diesel multiple units. It also operates the Merseyrail Electrics, a fleet of electric multiple units. Mersey Rail offers a range of ticket types, including single, return, and season tickets. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power sockets, and air conditioning. The most popular routes for Mersey Rail are Liverpool to Southport, Liverpool to Chester, and Liverpool to Ormskirk.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Mersey Rail Duration
1h 2m
Cheapest Mersey Rail Price
£7
Mersey Rail frequency
3 a day
Luggage included
2 large items of luggage and 1 small hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and designated luggage areas
Cancellation Policy
Refunds available according to ticket type conditions
Refund
Full refund available if service is canceled
Amenities on board the train
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and ramps for boarding
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs must be leashed
Quiet zone
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Companies, tickets, and onboard amenities between Newton-le-Willows station (NLW) and Chester station (CTR)

Review the details behind your booking, from operators and ticket rules to luggage, onboard amenities, accessibility, and route-specific travel policies.

Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Newton-le-Willows station (NLW) to Chester station (CTR).
There is no night train service from Newton-le-Willows station (NLW) to Chester station (CTR).

FAQs: Newton-le-Willows station (NLW) to Chester station (CTR) train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Newton-le-Willows station (NLW) 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.

FAQs
Booking trains from Newton-le-Willows station (NLW) to Chester station (CTR) in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
Yes, you can take the train from Newton-le-Willows station (NLW) to Chester station (CTR).

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Newton-le-Willows station (NLW) and Chester station (CTR)

Most Newton-le-Willows station (NLW) to Chester station (CTR) trains use the Newton-le-Willows to Chester station pair. Use this guide to compare Newton-le-Willows station (NLW) and Chester station (CTR) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Newton-le-Willows
Arrival train stations in Chester
Newton-le-WillowsNewton-le-Willows station, Mill Lane, Newton-le-Willows, Merseyside, WA12 9SF+44 1513301000ParkingDiningAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
City-centre transport

Getting to Newton-le-Willows from Newton-le-Willows city centre

Onward travel informationBus Interchange at front of station. Busline 0871 200 2233
Location for Rail Replacement ServicesBus interchange outside the booking office on Alfred Street

Newton-le-Willows train station facilities and services

Newton-le-Willows has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.

Food and drink

Food and drink options are available at Newton-le-Willows.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Newton-le-Willows.

Luggage and lost property

Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Newton-le-Willows: Parking, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Newton-le-Willows: Bike Parking.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Newton-le-Willows: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A Station, Scooter Friendly Station - Station Lifts available, 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, Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.

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