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Outbound fromWrexham General to Chester by train
It takes an average of 20m to travel from Wrexham General to Chester by train, over a distance of around 11 miles (18 km). There are normally 49 trains per day travelling from Wrexham General to Chester and tickets for this journey start from £3.90 when you book in advance.
| First train | 05:15 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 00:14 | |
| Departure station | Wrexham General | |
| Arrival station | Chester | |
| Journey time | From 16m | |
| Distance | 11 miles (18 km) | |
| Frequency | 49 trains per day | |
| Changes | Direct trains available | |
| Price | From £3.90 | |
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Taking the train from Wrexham General to Chester in 16 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Wrexham General to Chester? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 20 minutes to travel the 11 miles (18 km) from Wrexham General to Chester by train, although you can get there in as little as 16 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 49 trains per day running on this route. You won't need to worry about making any changes along the way either as direct trains are available. During your journey, you'll either be travelling with Avanti West Coast or Transport for Wales, as they are the main operators of services on this route.
Book train tickets from Wrexham General to Chester in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £3.90. 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 Wrexham General to Chester
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