The cheapest and fastest trains from Sheffield to Chester
Cheapest price
$43
Average price
$56
Fastest journey
1 h 58 m
Average duration
2 h 33 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
97 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Sheffield to Chester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Sheffield to Chester will cost around $56 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $43.
It's difficult to get from Sheffield to Chester without transferring at least once.
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Compare train and bus for Sheffield to Chester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Sheffield to Chester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 49m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $18, and a train costs an average of $18.
Distance: 60 miles (97 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$41 Average price | $31 Average price Cheapest |
2h 19m Average total duration Fastest 1h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 18m Average total duration 2h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Sheffield to Chester train times
The table below shows live departures for Sheffield to Chester trains for today, Wednesday, March 11. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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C52374+ L64718 · L64289 | On time 6:19 AM Sheffield station (SHF) | 2h22 | 8:41 AM Chester station (CTR) | 2 transfers | |
C52374+ L64231 | On time 6:19 AM Sheffield station (SHF) | 2h30 | 8:49 AM Chester station (CTR) | 1 transfer | |
Y12431+ L64720 · L64291 | On time 7:29 AM Sheffield station (SHF) | 2h13 | 9:42 AM Chester station (CTR) | 2 transfers | |
Y12431+ L64237 | On time 7:29 AM Sheffield station (SHF) | 2h19 | 9:48 AM Chester station (CTR) | 1 transfer | |
C43534+ Y25101 | On time 8:08 AM Sheffield station (SHF) | 2h29 | 10:37 AM Chester station (CTR) | 1 transfer | |
C43534+ W02898 · L02176 | On time 8:08 AM Sheffield station (SHF) | 1h58 | 10:06 AM Chester station (CTR) | 2 transfers | |
Y12436+ L64722 · L64294 | On time 8:44 AM Sheffield station (SHF) | 1h58 | 10:42 AM Chester station (CTR) | 2 transfers | |
Y12436+ L64242 | On time 8:44 AM Sheffield station (SHF) | 2h04 | 10:48 AM Chester station (CTR) | 1 transfer | |
L36555+ L02116 · L02178 | On time 9:11 AM Sheffield station (SHF) | 2h03 | 11:14 AM Chester station (CTR) | 2 transfers | |
Y12438+ L64247 | On time 9:43 AM Sheffield station (SHF) | 2h08 | 11:51 AM Chester station (CTR) | 1 transfer | |
Y12438+ L64724 · L64296 | On time 9:43 AM Sheffield station (SHF) | 1h59 | 11:42 AM Chester station (CTR) | 2 transfers | |
C43547+ W02870 · L02181 | On time 10:11 AM Sheffield station (SHF) | 1h56 | 12:07 PM Chester station (CTR) | 2 transfers | |
Y12440+ L64726 · L64298 | On time 10:43 AM Sheffield station (SHF) | 1h59 | 12:42 PM Chester station (CTR) | 2 transfers | |
Y12440+ L64252 | On time 10:43 AM Sheffield station (SHF) | 2h05 | 12:48 PM Chester station (CTR) | 1 transfer | |
C43554+ W02857 · L02183 | On time 11:11 AM Sheffield station (SHF) | 1h55 | 1:06 PM Chester station (CTR) | 2 transfers | |
Y12443+ L64728 · L64300 | On time 11:43 AM Sheffield station (SHF) | 1h59 | 1:42 PM Chester station (CTR) | 2 transfers | |
Y12443+ L64257 | On time 11:43 AM Sheffield station (SHF) | 2h05 | 1:48 PM Chester station (CTR) | 1 transfer | |
Y12455+ L64738 · L64310 | On time 4:43 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 2h01 | 6:44 PM Chester station (CTR) | 2 transfers | |
Y12455+ L64233 | On time 4:43 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 2h06 | 6:49 PM Chester station (CTR) | 1 transfer | |
L36590+ Y25068 | On time 5:11 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 2h26 | 7:37 PM Chester station (CTR) | 1 transfer | |
L36590+ W02780 · L02199 | 5:11 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 1h55 | 7:06 PM Chester station (CTR) | 2 transfers | |
Y12457+ L64239 | On time 5:41 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 2h08 | 7:49 PM Chester station (CTR) | 1 transfer | |
Y25871+ L37006+ Y25105 · Y25645 | On time 5:48 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 3h21 | 9:09 PM Chester station (CTR) | 3 transfers | |
C43596+ Y25097 | On time 6:11 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 2h27 | 8:38 PM Chester station (CTR) | 1 transfer | |
C43596+ L02164 · L02249 | On time 6:11 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 1h55 | 8:06 PM Chester station (CTR) | 2 transfers | |
Y12459+ L64744 · L64314 | On time 6:42 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 2h00 | 8:42 PM Chester station (CTR) | 2 transfers | |
Y12459+ L64273 | On time 6:42 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 2h05 | 8:47 PM Chester station (CTR) | 1 transfer | |
C43601+ W02760 · L02203 | On time 7:11 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 1h56 | 9:07 PM Chester station (CTR) | 2 transfers | |
Y12461+ L64249 | On time 7:43 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 2h05 | 9:48 PM Chester station (CTR) | 1 transfer | |
Y12461+ L64747 · L64315 | On time 7:43 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 1h59 | 9:42 PM Chester station (CTR) | 2 transfers | |
C43608+ Y25067 | On time 8:11 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 2h27 | 10:38 PM Chester station (CTR) | 1 transfer | |
Y12402+ L64555 · L64319 | On time 8:42 PM Sheffield station (SHF) | 2h00 | 10:42 PM Chester station (CTR) | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Sheffield to Chester
Trains from Sheffield to Chester run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 49m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $18 (€15) but you can travel from only $18 (€14) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 03:19, the last at 22:52. The fastest train covers the 60 miles (97 km) distance in 1h 58m.
Distance 60 miles (97 km) |
Average train duration 1h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price $18 (€15) |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 1h 58m |
First train 03:19 |
Last train 22:52 |
Cheapest month Feb |
Cheapest day Tue |
High season Apr - Jun |
Low season Jul - Sep |
Busiest day Tue |
Least busy day Sat |
Best day to book ahead 4 days |
Train companies: Northern Rail (3), East Midlands Trains, TransPennine Express, Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast, first_transpennine_express, east_midlands_trains, Cross Country from Sheffield to Chester trainsNorthern Rail (3), East Midlands Trains, TransPennine Express, Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast, first_transpennine_express, east_midlands_trains, Cross Country trains will get you between Sheffield and Chester from $18 (€14). 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 Sheffield to Chester
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Sheffield 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
Popular train stations from Sheffield to Chester
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:00 - 22:50 Saturday 05:00 - 22:50 Sunday 07:45 - 23:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A access station. There is step free access to the concourse and ticket hall. There are lifts available to all platforms. This station has tactile paving at the edge of each 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 toilets are located on the Main Concourse, Platform 1, Platform 2/3, Platform 5 and Platform 6/8. The National key toilets are located on the Main Concourse, Platform 5 and Platform 6/8; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The radar key is available from the Customer Reception upon request.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle hub located at station entrance (next to taxi rank). Additional stands available on Platform 6.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 08000 11 33 23
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at Bus Stand E5 or E6 in the Bus station.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:15 Saturday 06:00 - 20:15 Sunday 09:00 - 19:30
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A station, Step-free access to all platforms via fairly steep ramps (up to 50m long). Please allow sufficient time for your connecting service if you are changing trains at this station.
- 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: Accepts Cash & Cards
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Onward travel information: Bus station immediately next to train station. Supertram also available, journeys include Sheffield Stadium. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Stand C3 in the Meadowhall Interchange Station
- Metro: Tram stop at station
- 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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