The average train between Chester and Birkdale takes 1h 32m and the fastest train takes 1h 24m. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Chester to Birkdale. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 20 minutes between Chester and Birkdale. The earliest departure is at 5:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chester is at 8:00 PM which arrives into Birkdale at 9:25 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
1h 30m • 1 change
1h 25m • 1 change
1h 26m • 1 change
1h 25m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Chester to Birkdale. However, there are services departing from Chester station and arriving at Birkdale station via Moorfields. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 32m.
Chester to Birkdale train services, operated by Merseyrail, depart from Chester station.
Chester to Birkdale train services, operated by Merseyrail, arrive at Hillside station.
Book your Chester to Birkdale train tickets online with Merseyrail.
The distance between Chester and Birkdale is 49.4 km. The road distance is 53 km.
You can take a train from Chester to Hillside via Moorfields in around 1h 25m.
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