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The average train between Horwich and Chester takes 1h 54m and the fastest train takes 1h 34m. There is a train service every few hours from Horwich to Chester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 54m
Duration
56 mi
Distance
£23
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Blackrod to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain train Blackpool North - Manchester Oxford Road / ...
  2. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Chestertrain train Manchester Airport - Holyhead / ...
2h 6m
£19–32

Horwich to Chester train times

Trains run hourly between Horwich and Chester. The earliest departure is at 6:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Horwich is at 11:13 PM which arrives into Chester at 6:45 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransport for Wales2h 13m • 1 change

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    Arrives next day

    Northern Trains LimitedTransport for Wales1h 41m • 1 change

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    Arrives next day

    Northern Trains LimitedTransport for Wales7h 32m • 1 change

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransport for Wales1h 37m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransport for Wales1h 37m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransport for Wales1h 37m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransport for Wales2h 6m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransport for Wales1h 37m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransport for Wales1h 37m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransport for Wales1h 37m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransport for Wales2h 6m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransport for Wales1h 37m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransport for Wales1h 37m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransport for Wales1h 37m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransport for Wales2h 6m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 56.2 mi
  • Duration: 1h 54m

What companies run services between Horwich, England and Chester, England?

You can take a train from Blackrod to Chester via Manchester Oxford Road in around 2h 6m.

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