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The cheapest and fastest trains from Scunthorpe to Chester
Showing times and prices for 06 Nov
Cheapest price
£47
Average price
£50
Fastest journey
3 h 11 m
Average duration
3 h 20 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
155 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Scunthorpe to Chester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Scunthorpe to Chester will cost around £50 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £47.
Fast trains
To travel from Scunthorpe to Chester you need to make at least one change.
22:089h31
Scunthorpe07:39Chester
£471One-way
2 changes
15:083h11
Scunthorpe18:19Chester
£491One-way
1 change
16:083h29
Scunthorpe19:37Chester
£491One-way
1 change
20:083h29
Scunthorpe23:37Chester
£491One-way
1 change
05:483h43
Scunthorpe09:31Chester
£561One-way
1 change
15:083h11
Scunthorpe18:19Chester
£491One-way
1 change
19:083h20
Scunthorpe22:28Chester
£561One-way
1 change
08:103h21
Scunthorpe11:31Chester
£561One-way
1 change
07:083h23
Scunthorpe10:31Chester
£561One-way
1 change
09:083h23
Scunthorpe12:31Chester
£561One-way
1 change
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Scunthorpe to Chester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Scunthorpe to Chester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £37. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 1m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £37, and a train costs an average of £17.
Distance: 155 km
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Scunthorpe to Chester
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Trains from Scunthorpe to Chester run on average 5 times per day, taking around 3h 1m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £17 if you book in advance.
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 155 km |
Average train duration 3h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price £17 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 3h 12m |
First train 03:51 |
Last train 21:08 |
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
Train companies: TransPennine Express, first_transpennine_express from Scunthorpe to Chester trainsTransPennine Express, first_transpennine_express trains will get you between Scunthorpe and Chester from £17. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
TransPennine Express
About
Transpennine Express is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from Manchester and Liverpool to Scotland, the North East and Yorkshire. It offers a range of services, including express, regional and local trains. Express trains are the fastest, with journey times of up to three hours. Regional trains are slower, but offer more stops and a more relaxed atmosphere. Local trains are the slowest, but offer the most stops. Transpennine Express offers a range of ticket types, including single, return, group and season tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for Transpennine Express are Manchester to Edinburgh, Liverpool to Leeds and Manchester to York. These routes offer a convenient and comfortable way to travel between the cities.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 12m
Cheapest Price
£17
TransPennine Express frequency
4 a day
Luggage included
2 large items and 1 small hand luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, and under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if service is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks, plus a small selection of hot and cold food items
Seat reservation
Seat reservations are free of charge and recommended for busy routes
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance booking service
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone
first_transpennine_express
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 11m
Cheapest Price
£47
first_transpennine_express frequency
16 a day
FAQs: Scunthorpe to Chester train
FAQs: Travel by train from Scunthorpe to Chester easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Scunthorpe to Chester.
Booking trains from Scunthorpe to Chester in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The cost of a train ticket from Scunthorpe to Chester can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £17, while the average price tends to be around £48.
To get from Scunthorpe to Chester, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
The cheapest way to get from Scunthorpe to Chester is by train, costing approximately £17.
The train station in Scunthorpe that goes to Chester is Scunthorpe station (SCU), and it arrives at Chester station (CTR).
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Scunthorpe to Chester.
Yes, you can take the train from Scunthorpe to Chester.
The train distance from Scunthorpe to Chester is 155 km.
The train journey from Scunthorpe to Chester covers a distance of 155 km and takes approximately 3h 12m. Trains run 5 per day.
The first train from Scunthorpe to Chester leaves at 3:51.
The last train from Scunthorpe to Chester departs at 21:08.
Trains from Scunthorpe to Chester run approximately 5 times per day.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Scunthorpe to Chester.
There is no night train service from Scunthorpe to Chester.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Scunthorpe and Chester
Scunthorpe
Chester
The major train station for departures in Scunthorpe is Scunthorpe. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Scunthorpe for your trip from Scunthorpe to Chester.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Shopping
Parking
Dining
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Ticket Office
Bike Parkinginformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 19:30 Saturday 05:45 - 19:30 Sunday 08:45 - 19:30
Shopping
- Type of shops available: News Agent on Platform 1 selling newspapers, magazines, snacks, hot and cold drinks. Opening hours approx 0645 to 1700 Monday to Saturday.
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step free access is provided from the station entrance to all platforms. Lifts are used to provide level access from Platform 1 to Platform 2. This station is partially staffed. The station staffing hours are: Monday to Saturday: 05:30 - 20:00 Sunday: 08:45 - 20:00 This station is Category B2. Station staff can provide assistance throughout the station and with boarding and alighting the train. Customers requiring assistance should make themselves known to station staff no less than 20 minutes prior to the departure time of their train. Assistance can be requested in advance by contacting the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay). Outside of staffed station hours, assistance to board and alight the train on platform 1 can be provided by the Conductor. The conductor is usually positioned at the rear of the train. Customers requiring assistance to navigate through the station or access to platform 2 when the station is unstaffed are requested to contact the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay) to arrange alternative transport to the closest station where assistance can be provided.
- 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: The ticket machine is located on Platform 1.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Platform 1
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Scunthorpe
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Outside station entrance
The major train station for arrivals in Chester is Chester. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Chester for your journey to Chester from Scunthorpe.
Amenities at train station
ShoppingParkingDining
ATMAccessibilityWCHotel
Lost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Car Rental
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:40 - 21:40 Saturday 05:40 - 21:40 Sunday 07:10 - 20:40
Distance to city center
1 kmShopping
- Type of shops available: News agent
Parking
- Car Park: Chester West
Accessibility
- 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
WC
- 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
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: On the concourse
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point
- Helpline Contact: 03333 211202
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
Public transport options for Chester
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the bus stop outside the station front
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