Birkenhead to Chester by train

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Overview: trains from Birkenhead to Chester

Find the key information for travelling by train from Birkenhead to Chester, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 05:45 View journey
Last train 23:57 View journey
Avg changes 0
Fastest journey 33m View journey
Distance (km) 23
Trains / day 78 View all
Cheapest journey CA$24.45 View journey
Avg journey time 39m
Train operators 1

Discover Birkenhead to Chester by train

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Train cost from Birkenhead to Chester

Ready to book tickets from Birkenhead to Chester? Start by comparing all the upcoming trains in just a few clicks with Rail Europe. Here is what you can expect from fares along this specific route:

  • The cheapest tickets between Birkenhead and Chester typically run CA$24.45.

  • If you wait until 30 days before the departure date to book, ticket prices can hit CA$12.

  • If you wait until 7 days before the departure date to book, ticket prices can increase to CA$11.

  • You can book travel between these two destinations 5 and a half months in advance.

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Birkenhead to Chester train schedule

  • The earliest weekday train along this route departs at 05:45.

  • The latest weekday train along this route departs at 23:57.

  • The earliest weekend train along this route departs at 06:15.

  • The latest weekend train along this route departs at 23:57.

  • 78 trains run along this route each day.

  • Trains leave the station every 12 minutes.

Travel time and distance between Birkenhead and Chester

The route’s fastest journey takes 33 minutes, covering a total of 23 kilometres.

When are tickets between Birkenhead and Chester available for purchase?

Tickets for trains between Birkenhead and Chester can be purchased 5 and a half months before the departure date. Take advantage of the early-bird savings by booking as early as possible.

Making your Birkenhead to Chester travels smooth and enjoyable

Explore our wide range of help articles for a hassle-free journey and find travel ideas from our city guide: Chester.

FAQs about the train journey from Birkenhead to Chester

Want to know more about your journey from Birkenhead to Chester? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The total distance between Birkenhead and Chester is 23 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.