The average train between Rainhill and Chester takes 1h 19m and the fastest train takes 49 min. There is a train service every few hours from Rainhill 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 hourly between Rainhill and Chester. The earliest departure is at 6:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rainhill is at 11:52 PM which arrives into Chester at 12:45 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Rainhill to Chester. However, there are services departing from Rainhill station and arriving at Chester station via Earlestown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 19m.
Rainhill to Chester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Rainhill station.
Rainhill to Chester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Chester station.
Book your Rainhill to Chester train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Rainhill and Chester is 26.3 km. The road distance is 46 km.
You can take a train from Rainhill to Chester via Earlestown in around 1h 10m.