The average train between Livingston and Chester takes 4h 21m and the fastest train takes 4h 10m. The train service runs several times per day from Livingston 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.
Trains run every 4 hours between Livingston and Chester. The earliest departure is at 6:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Livingston is at 6:36 PM which arrives into Chester at 10:47 PM. All services require a transfer at Haymarket and take an average of 4h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Livingston to Chester? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Livingston to Chester. However, there are services departing from Livingston station and arriving at Chester station via Warrington Bank Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.
Livingston to Chester train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Haymarket station.
Livingston to Chester train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Warrington Bank Quay station.
Book your Livingston to Chester train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Livingston and Chester is 304.3 km. The road distance is 398 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Haymarket to Warrington Bank Quay every 4 hours. Tickets cost £75–130 and the journey takes 2h 43m.