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Outbound fromNew Brighton to Chester by train
It takes an average of 1h 21m to travel from New Brighton to Chester by train, over a distance of around 18 miles (29 km). There are normally 69 trains per day travelling from New Brighton to Chester and tickets for this journey start from £7.95 when you book in advance.
| First train | 05:52 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 23:23 | |
| Departure station | New Brighton | |
| Arrival station | Chester | |
| Journey time | From 1h 3m | |
| Distance | 18 miles (29 km) | |
| Frequency | 69 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £7.95 | |
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Taking the train from New Brighton to Chester in 1 hour 3 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from New Brighton to Chester? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 1 hour 21 minutes to travel the 18 miles (29 km) from New Brighton to Chester by train, although you can get there in as little as 1 hour 3 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 69 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 1 change along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. During your journey, you'll either be travelling with Transport for Wales or Merseyrail, as they are the main operators of services on this route.
Book train tickets from New Brighton to Chester in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £7.95. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Chester by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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Cheap train tickets from New Brighton to Chester
Book in advance
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Consider a Season Ticket
If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for New Brighton to Chester is right for you.
Use your Railcard
National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel a few times or more in a year. Find out how you can save with a National Railcard here.
Split your tickets
Download our app to find split tickets — courtesy of SplitSave, our handy feature which 'splits' your train tickets where possible to find you a better deal. Learn more about the clever tech behind split tickets, and how to spot SplitSave discounts in our app.
For more money-saving tips on UK and European train travel, read our cheap train tickets guide.