4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Warrington to Chester
Cheapest price
€4
Average price
€6
Fastest journey
27 m
Average duration
28 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
31 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Warrington to Chester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Warrington to Chester will cost around €6 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €4.
Of the 4 trains that leave Warrington for Chester on Sun, Dec 21, 4 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 31 km distance in an average of 28 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 27 m .
On Sun, Dec 21 the slowest trains will take 31 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 bus and train for Warrington to Chester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Warrington to Chester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €2. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 28m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €2, and a bus costs an average of €13.
Distance: 31 km
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€6 Average price Cheapest | €13 Average price |
58m Average total duration Fastest 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 17m Average total duration 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Warrington to Chester train times
The table below shows live departures for Warrington 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:17 AM Warrington | 0h33 | 7:50 AM Chester | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 7:39 AM Warrington | 0h22 | 8:01 AM Chester | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2:17 PM Warrington | 0h33 | 2:50 PM Chester | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 8:17 PM Warrington | 0h31 | 8:48 PM Chester | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Warrington to Chester
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Warrington to Chester run on average 4 times per day, taking around 28m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €2 if you book in advance.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:31, the last at 23:48. The fastest train covers the 31 km distance in 22m.
Distance 31 km |
Average train duration 28m |
Cheapest ticket price €2 |
Trains per day 4 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 22m |
First train 03:31 |
Last train 23:48 |
Train companies: Northern Rail (3), Transport for Wales from Warrington to Chester trainsNorthern Rail (3), Transport for Wales trains will get you between Warrington and Chester from €2. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Northern Rail (3)
Transport for Wales
FAQs: Trains from Warrington to Chester
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Warrington 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 Warrington Bank Quay, which is located around 1.2 miles (2 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 Warrington to Chester
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Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Desk
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 19:00 Saturday 05:45 - 19:00 Sunday 08:45 - 19:00
- Car Park: Warrington Bank Quay Car Park 2 - Slutchers Lane
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This station has step-free access to all platforms / the platform
- 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 National key toilets are located on Platforms 2 and 3; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: 28 cycle spaces are available outside the main entrance and 8 cycle spaces are on Platform 3/4.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off on Station Forecourt.
ShoppingParkingDiningAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar Rental- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:00 - 20:40 Sunday 08:25 - 20:40
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - Step free access is available to both platforms at the station. Customer Lifts are available from first to last train.
- 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
- Wheelchairs available open hours: As per ticket office opening hours
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platforms 1 and 2
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at the Bus Stops outside the Station Entrance.
ParkingDiningAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeBike Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - Level Access via 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
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Onward travel information: Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off in Station Road, opposite the station car park entrance for services to Manchester, adjacent to the car park entrance for services to Warrington.
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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