How to get from Congleton to Chester by train?

From Congleton to Chester by train

To get from Congleton to Chester in North West, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the NORTHERN train from Congleton station to Kidsgrove station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY train and finally take the TRANSPORT FOR WALES train from Crewe station to Chester station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 42 min.

102min
Walk to train station
Train - NORTHERN
Train - EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
Train - TRANSPORT FOR WALES
Walk to Chester
Leaves from Congleton

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Congleton
    1.28 km • 17 min
  • 2
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Stoke-On-Trent
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Kidsgrove
    6 min
  • 4
    Train - EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAYEAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    Crewe
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Crewe
    12 min
  • 6
    Train - TRANSPORT FOR WALESTRANSPORT FOR WALES
    Wait for train
    TRANSPORT FOR WALES
    Chester
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chester
    21 min
  • 8
    Walk to Chester
    Walk to
    Chester
    440 m • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Congleton to Chester by train via NORTHERN, EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY and AVANTI WEST COAST

To get from Congleton to Chester in North West, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the NORTHERN train from Congleton station to Kidsgrove station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY train and finally take the AVANTI WEST COAST train from Crewe station to Chester station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 6 min.

126min
Walk to train station
Train - NORTHERN
Train - EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
Train - AVANTI WEST COAST
Walk to Chester
Leaves from Congleton

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Congleton
    1.28 km • 17 min
  • 2
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Stoke-On-Trent
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Kidsgrove
    6 min
  • 4
    Train - EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAYEAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    Crewe
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Crewe
    12 min
  • 6
    Train - AVANTI WEST COASTAVANTI WEST COAST
    Wait for train
    AVANTI WEST COAST
    Holyhead
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chester
    19 min
  • 8
    Walk to Chester
    Walk to
    Chester
    440 m • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Congleton to Chester

The distance between Congleton, North West and Chester, North West is approximately 58.4 km, which can typically be travelled in 102 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Congleton to Chester by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in North West – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Congleton

Congleton is located at Congleton, North West and the nearest public transport station is Park Street.

Bus stations close to Congleton:

  • Park Street
  • Spragg Street
  • Town Hall

Public transport stations close to Chester, North West

Chester is located at Chester, North West and the nearest public transport station is Hoole Way.

Bus stations close to Chester:

  • Hoole Way
  • Railway Station
  • Delamere Street

Related Routes

Alternative route from Congleton to Chester by train via NORTHERN, EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY and AVANTI WEST COAST

To get from Congleton to Chester in North West, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the NORTHERN train from Congleton station to Kidsgrove station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY train and finally take the AVANTI WEST COAST train from Crewe station to Chester station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 6 min.

126min
Walk to train station
Train - NORTHERN
Train - EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
Train - AVANTI WEST COAST
Walk to Chester
Leaves from Congleton

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Congleton
    1.28 km • 17 min
  • 2
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Stoke-On-Trent
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Kidsgrove
    6 min
  • 4
    Train - EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAYEAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    Crewe
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Crewe
    12 min
  • 6
    Train - AVANTI WEST COASTAVANTI WEST COAST
    Wait for train
    AVANTI WEST COAST
    Holyhead
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chester
    19 min
  • 8
    Walk to Chester
    Walk to
    Chester
    440 m • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Congleton to Chester?

    The fastest way takes 102 minutes, using Bus line NORTHERN, Bus line EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY, Bus line TRANSPORT FOR WALES.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Congleton to Chester?

    The alternative route takes 126 minutes, using Bus line NORTHERN, Bus line EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY, Bus line AVANTI WEST COAST.

  • Is there a direct train between Congleton and Chester in North West?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 42 min.

  • Which train line goes from Congleton to Chester in North West?

    The NORTHERN train line goes from Congleton station near Congleton to Stoke-On-Trent station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Stoke-On-Trent station near Chester in North West

  • How long does it take to travel from Congleton to Chester in North West by train?

    The total travel time between Congleton and Chester in North West by train is about 1 hr 42 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Congleton to get to Chester in North West?

    Get on the NORTHERN train from the Congleton station near Congleton in North West.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Congleton and Chester in North West?

    Get off the train at the Stoke-On-Trent station, which is closest to Chester in North West.