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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Ormskirk to Chester
Cheapest price
£7
Average price
£9
Fastest journey
1 h 36 m
Average duration
1 h 36 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
42 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Ormskirk to Chester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ormskirk to Chester will cost around £9 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £7.
Of the 3 trains that leave Ormskirk 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 42 km distance in an average of 1 h 36 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 36 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 36 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.
15:211h36Ormskirk16:57Chester£71One-way0 changes- 16:211h36Ormskirk17:57Chester£71One-way0 changes
- 12:511h36Ormskirk14:27Chester£111One-way0 changes
- 16:211h36Ormskirk17:57Chester£71One-way0 changes
- 15:211h36Ormskirk16:57Chester£71One-way0 changes
- 12:511h36Ormskirk14:27Chester£111One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Ormskirk to Chester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ormskirk to Chester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 19m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, and a train costs an average of £7.
Distance: 42 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£10 Average Price | £7 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 49m Average total duration Fastest 1h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 49m Average total duration 2h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Ormskirk to Chester train times
The table below shows live departures for Ormskirk to Chester trains for tomorrow, Thursday 14 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 12:51 Ormskirk | 1h36 | 14:27 Chester | 0 changesdirect | |
| 15:21 Ormskirk | 1h36 | 16:57 Chester | 0 changesdirect | |
| 16:21 Ormskirk | 1h36 | 17:57 Chester | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Ormskirk to Chester
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Ormskirk to Chester run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 19m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £7 but you can travel from only £5 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:42, the last at 23:00. The fastest train covers the 42 km distance in 1h 30m.
Distance 42 km |
Average train duration 1h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price £7 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 1h 30m |
First train 5:42 |
Last train 23:00 |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 28 days |
Train companies: Mersey Rail, Merseyrail, Northern Trains Limited from Ormskirk to Chester trainsMersey Rail, Merseyrail, Northern Trains Limited trains will get you between Ormskirk and Chester from £5. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Ormskirk to Chester train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ormskirk 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 Ormskirk and Chester
Parking
Dining
Accessibility
WC
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Information Desk
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 05:35 - 00:27 Sunday 08:05 - 00:27 Station staffing times may vary, please visit Merseyrail.org for up-to-date times.
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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” Ticket office and platforms are step free, however car park has uneven ramp access.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: in car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- 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
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off on the station approach
ShoppingParkingDining
ATMAccessibilityWC
HotelLost 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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