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Acclaimed branch of the Imperial War Museums covering modern conflict, personal stories, and the impact of war in a dramatic dock building.
Cheapest price
€9
Average price
€11
Fastest journey
38 m
Average duration
38 m
Trains per day
40
Distance
25 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Chester to Liverpool is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Chester to Liverpool will cost around €11 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €9.
Of the 40 trains that leave Chester for Liverpool on Mon, Aug 24, 39 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Aug 24 the direct trains cover the 25 km distance in an average of 38 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 38 m .
On Mon, Aug 24 the slowest trains will take 38 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.
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C07951Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chester to Liverpool among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 45m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €6, and a bus costs an average of €12.
Distance: 15 miles (25 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€9 Average price Cheapest | €12 Average price | €8 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 15m Average total duration Fastest 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 59m Average total duration 1h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 42m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Chester to Liverpool:
A train is €9 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Chester to Liverpool costing on average €18.
Other travel options to Liverpool take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 35m.
Tickets start at around €8 compared to roughly €8 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-0.19. The journey takes 45m versus 42m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Chester to Liverpool trains for today, Sunday, August 23. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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G00521 | 8:00 AM Chester station (CTR) | 0h39 | 8:39 AM Liverpool James Street (LVJ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G00519 | 8:30 AM Chester station (CTR) | 0h39 | 9:09 AM Liverpool James Street (LVJ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y63021 | 8:50 AM Chester station (CTR) | 0h45 | 9:35 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G00522 | 9:00 AM Chester station (CTR) | 0h39 | 9:39 AM Liverpool James Street (LVJ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G00523 | 9:30 AM Chester station (CTR) | 0h39 | 10:09 AM Liverpool James Street (LVJ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y62934 | 9:47 AM Chester station (CTR) | 0h45 | 10:32 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G00524 | 10:00 AM Chester station (CTR) | 0h39 | 10:39 AM Liverpool James Street (LVJ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G00525 | 10:30 AM Chester station (CTR) | 0h40 | 11:10 AM Liverpool James Street (LVJ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y62995 | 10:49 AM Chester station (CTR) | 0h45 | 11:34 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G00526 | 11:00 AM Chester station (CTR) | 0h39 | 11:39 AM Liverpool James Street (LVJ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G00527 | 11:30 AM Chester station (CTR) | 0h39 | 12:09 PM Liverpool James Street (LVJ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y63016 | 11:49 AM Chester station (CTR) | 0h46 | 12:35 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G00528 | 12:00 PM Chester station (CTR) | 0h39 | 12:39 PM Liverpool James Street (LVJ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G00529 | 12:30 PM Chester station (CTR) | 0h39 | 1:09 PM Liverpool James Street (LVJ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y62994 | 12:49 PM Chester station (CTR) | 0h46 | 1:35 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G00530 | 1:00 PM Chester station (CTR) | 0h39 | 1:39 PM Liverpool James Street (LVJ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G00531 | 1:30 PM Chester station (CTR) | 0h39 | 2:09 PM Liverpool James Street (LVJ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y63009 | 1:49 PM Chester station (CTR) | 0h46 | 2:35 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G00532 | 2:00 PM Chester station (CTR) | 0h39 | 2:39 PM Liverpool James Street (LVJ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G00533 | 2:30 PM Chester station (CTR) | 0h39 | 3:09 PM Liverpool James Street (LVJ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y63128 | 2:49 PM Chester station (CTR) | 0h46 | 3:35 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G00534 | 3:00 PM Chester station (CTR) | 0h39 | 3:39 PM Liverpool James Street (LVJ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G00535 | 3:30 PM Chester station (CTR) | 0h39 | 4:09 PM Liverpool James Street (LVJ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y63144 | 3:49 PM Chester station (CTR) | 0h46 | 4:35 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G00536 | 4:00 PM Chester station (CTR) | 0h39 | 4:39 PM Liverpool James Street (LVJ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G00537 | 4:30 PM Chester station (CTR) | 0h39 | 5:09 PM Liverpool James Street (LVJ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y63031 | 4:49 PM Chester station (CTR) | 0h46 | 5:35 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G00538 | 5:00 PM Chester station (CTR) | 0h39 | 5:39 PM Liverpool James Street (LVJ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G00539 | 5:30 PM Chester station (CTR) | 0h39 | 6:09 PM Liverpool James Street (LVJ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y62979 | 5:49 PM Chester station (CTR) | 0h46 | 6:35 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G00540 | 6:00 PM Chester station (CTR) | 0h39 | 6:39 PM Liverpool James Street (LVJ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G00541 | 6:30 PM Chester station (CTR) | 0h39 | 7:09 PM Liverpool James Street (LVJ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y63008 | 6:49 PM Chester station (CTR) | 0h46 | 7:35 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Chester to Liverpool run on average 12 times per day, taking around 45m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €5 if you book in advance.
There are 11 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 02:19, the last at 23:50. The fastest train covers the 15 miles (25 km) distance in 39m.
Distance 15 miles (25 km) |
Average train duration 45m |
Cheapest ticket price €5 |
Trains per day 12 |
Direct trains 11 |
Fastest train 39m |
First train 2:19 AM |
Last train 11:50 PM |
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Discover the best of Liverpool — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Liverpool trip today.
Acclaimed branch of the Imperial War Museums covering modern conflict, personal stories, and the impact of war in a dramatic dock building.
Large free museum covering archaeology, natural history, world cultures, and planetarium shows. Excellent for broad insight into the region.
Modern museum telling Liverpool’s story from port city to pop culture capital, with social history, transport, and riverfront galleries.
Scenic riverside promenade with Mersey views, public art, and access to major museums. Ideal for a relaxed walk along the waterfront.
Historic commercial street with restored warehouses, boutiques, and nightlife. Great for architecture, independent shops, and city atmosphere.
Creative district known for independent venues, street art, and converted warehouses. A good area to explore Liverpool’s contemporary culture.
A hearty beef and vegetable stew long linked with Liverpool's seafaring history. It is the city's signature comfort food and gave Liverpudlians the nickname 'Scousers'.
A baked potato filled with corned beef, a classic Merseyside chip shop and pub snack. It is a simple local favourite tied to everyday working-class food culture.
A dense spiced fruit loaf or cake served sliced with butter. Popular across Merseyside, it is a traditional teatime bake with a long local following.
Elegant fine dining restaurant by Chef Paul Askew, known for seasonal British tasting menus and polished service in a refined city-centre setting.
Stylish modern restaurant in the Baltic Triangle serving small plates and seasonal British cooking in a relaxed but ambitious setting.
Historic dining room in the Philharmonic pub, celebrated for classic British dishes and a grand traditional atmosphere with strong local character.
Moderate for UK city breaks: hotels and dining are usually cheaper than London, while transit and casual meals are fairly affordable for tourists.
Tipping is optional. Restaurants: 10-12.5% if service is not included. Taxis: round up or add about 10%. Cafes and pubs: no tip expected, small change appreciated.
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Liverpool Lime Street -> Liverpool ONE Bus Station, Liverpool
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Chester to Liverpool 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 Liverpool, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Chester to Liverpool trains use the Chester to Liverpool Lime Street station pair, with some services arriving at Liverpool James Street. Use this guide to compare Chester and Liverpool train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Chester is 1 km from Chester city centre. Public transport options include:
Chester has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Chester.
ATMs are available at Chester.
Ticket office support is available at Chester. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from information point, Helpline Contact: 03333 211202, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Chester: Parking, WC.
Available at Chester: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Chester: 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.
Liverpool Lime Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Caffè Nero, Costa Coffee, Upper Crust, Starbucks, JD Wetherspoon
Free public Wi-Fi available. ATMs are located near Platform 7.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:38, Sun: 07:15 - 23:05. Information desks are located in the main concourse.
Luggage storage is the Excess Baggage Co. lockers and staffed luggage storage counter are located in the main concourse near the escalators across from Platform 6. Open daily 08:00 to 21:00. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Liverpool Lime Street: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Liverpool Lime Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Liverpool Lime Street: Full wheelchair access throughout the station, with help points at the Skelhorne Street entrance and at customer information desk in the main concourse.
Nearby hotels include Pembroke Studios, Riley’s Rooms, Holiday Inn Liverpool City Center.
Liverpool James Street is 1 km from Liverpool city centre. Public transport options include:
Liverpool James Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Liverpool James Street.
Wi-Fi is available at Liverpool James Street. ATMs are available at Liverpool James Street.
Ticket office support is available at Liverpool James Street. Information desks are 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.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Liverpool James Street: Parking, WC.
Available at Liverpool James Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Liverpool James Street: 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”The Ticket Office is step free via James Street only and platforms can be accessed via lifts, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Liverpool Central has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Liverpool Central.
Wi-Fi is available at Liverpool Central. ATMs are available at Liverpool Central.
Ticket office support is available at Liverpool Central. Information desks are 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.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Liverpool Central: Parking, WC.
Available at Liverpool Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Liverpool Central: 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” All platforms can be accessed via lift, Accessible ticket machines: There are no 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: No.
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