The average train between Chester and Elton takes 40 min and the fastest train takes 21 min. The train service runs several times per day from Chester to Elton. 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 twice daily between Chester and Elton. The earliest departure is at 5:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chester is at 5:52 PM which arrives into Elton at 6:52 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 40 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Chester to Elton. However, there are services departing from Chester station and arriving at Elton station via Helsby. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40 min.
Chester to Elton train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Chester station.
Chester to Elton train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Ince & Elton station.
Book your Chester to Elton train tickets online with Transport for Wales and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Chester and Elton is 10.8 km. The road distance is 15 km.
You can take a train from Chester to Ince & Elton via Helsby in around 1h 10m.
