The cheapest and fastest trains from Sowerby Bridge to Chester
Cheapest price
£11
Average price
£11
Fastest journey
1 h 39 m
Average duration
1 h 39 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
87 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Sowerby Bridge to Chester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Sowerby Bridge to Chester will cost around £11 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £11.
Of the 1 trains that leave Sowerby Bridge for Chester every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 87 km distance in an average of 1 h 39 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 39 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 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.


Live departures
Sowerby Bridge to Chester train times
The table below shows live departures for Sowerby Bridge to Chester trains for today, Friday 14 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 18:22 Sowerby Bridge | 1h47 | 20:09 Chester | 0 changesdirect | |
| Saturday 15 November | |||||
![]() | 06:22 Sowerby Bridge | 1h39 | 08:01 Chester | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Sowerby Bridge to Chester
Trains from Sowerby Bridge to Chester run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 42m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £5 if you book in advance.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:00, the last at 22:27. The fastest train covers the 87 km distance in 1h 39m.
Distance 87 km |
Average train duration 1h 42m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 1h 39m |
First train 03:00 |
Last train 22:27 |
Train companies: Northern Rail (3), Northern Trains Limited from Sowerby Bridge to Chester trainsNorthern Rail (3), Northern Trains Limited trains will get you between Sowerby Bridge 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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Northern Trains Limited
FAQs: Sowerby Bridge to Chester train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Sowerby Bridge 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 Sowerby Bridge and Chester
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A station, Scooter Friendly Station - Station is unstaffed however disabled passengers can still get access onto the platforms. Level access onto Manchester bound platforms from car park. Steeped ramp to Leeds bound platform.
- 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
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: in the station forecourt and car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Onward travel information: There is a bus stop at the station but not many buses stop there.Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off in Station car park.
- Metro: WYPTE 0113 245 7676
- 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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