4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Northwich to Chester
Cheapest price
€2
Average price
€8
Fastest journey
32 m
Average duration
1 h 37 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
26 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Northwich to Chester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Northwich to Chester will cost around €8 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €2.
Of the 3 trains that leave Northwich for Chester on Sun, Dec 21, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Dec 21 the direct trains cover the 26 km distance in an average of 1 h 37 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 32 m .
On Sun, Dec 21 the slowest trains will take 3 h 8 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.
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Northwich to Chester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Northwich to Chester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 32m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €4, and a bus costs an average of €14.
Distance: 26 km
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€7 Average price Cheapest | €14 Average price |
1h 2m Average total duration Fastest 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 42m Average total duration 1h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Northwich to Chester train times
The table below shows live departures for Northwich to Chester trains for today, Saturday, December 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:05 AM Northwich | 0h32 | 7:37 AM Chester | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 11:05 AM Northwich | 0h32 | 11:37 AM Chester | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 3:06 PM Northwich | 0h31 | 3:37 PM Chester | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Northwich to Chester
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Trains from Northwich to Chester run on average 5 times per day, taking around 32m. 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 00:09, the last at 23:10. The fastest train covers the 26 km distance in 31m.
Distance 26 km |
Average train duration 32m |
Cheapest ticket price €4 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 31m |
First train 00:09 |
Last train 23:10 |
Train companies: Northern Rail (3) from Northwich to Chester trainsNorthern Rail (3) trains will get you between Northwich and Chester from €4. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Northwich to Chester
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Northwich 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.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Northwich, which is located around 0.9 miles (1.4 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Chester, located 1.3 miles (2.1 km) away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Northwich to Chester
ParkingTaxisAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeBike Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category B Station, Level access to Manchester platform only. Access via stepped footbridge to Chester 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
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
- Onward travel information: Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses will set down and pick up from the station car park.
ParkingDiningAccessibilityLost and Found Office- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B station, This station only has tactile paving on platform 1 - Chester Platform: Step free access through gate from public highway down sloping footpath with handrails onto platform. Manchester platform: Level access from station front through gate onto platform. There are also steps up to main road bridge. Access between platforms is via main road bridge. Access onto trains by means of wheelchair ramp
- 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: Platform 1
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Onward travel information: Busline 0870 608 2608
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at the bus stops on Chester Rd (Outside the Greenbank Hotel for Chester, opposite the Greenbank Hotel for Altrincham)
ShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingCar 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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