Trains to Chester

Chester got its station in the mid-1800s and has long been associated with the railway industry, which is why it’s such a well-connected city - with links to North Wales, Merseyside, Manchester, London and beyond.

The city is a rare gem. Aside from being the home of fictional soap suburb Hollyoaks and the birthplace of arguably the best Bond (Daniel Craig, ahem), Chester is well known for its Roman history, and has a virtually complete Roman wall around it. You can’t visit the city without seeing at least one person dressed as a centurion, with helmeted schoolchildren in tow. It’s equally famous for its Rows, Medieval-era buildings with covered walkways at first-floor level, which the city still uses to this day for its shopping and restaurant centre.

It would be difficult to think of a more charming city anywhere in the UK, so whether you’re visiting Chester for business or pleasure, you’ve got to take some time to soak up the history and culture of this fascinating place.

How to book cheap train tickets to Chester

Have a look at our ways to save page for some useful money-saving tips, but here are some of the main ways you can get more for your money when you travel to Chester.

Save money with a Railcard

Regular travellers will really benefit from having a Railcard. If you’re 16 or 17, you can get a 50% reduction on your off-peak fares, and everyone else can save a third. That’s a significant saving, meaning the price of the card itself (£30 a year) can easily be recovered by regular local travel or just a few inter-city journeys. Get your Railcard on your phone and you don’t even need to carry it around with you. Should you lose your phone, you can re-install it when you get your new one.

Book direct with Avanti West Coast

We’d urge you to book directly through Avanti West Coast’s website or app because you’re guaranteed the lowest possible price. That’s partly because we don’t charge a fee, and partly because if you find the same journey cheaper from another genuine ticket seller, we’ll refund the difference – just tell us where you found it.

Travel during off-peak times

There's a full run-down of ways to save on our website so pop over and see the great ways you can save.

Popular Avanti West Coast trains to Chester

Chester is very well connected to all the major routes, including North Wales, Scotland, Liverpool, Manchester and London.