Trains to Chester
You can save money on your train tickets by booking in advance. Find all the information you need to help you plan your rail journey and choose the best ticket for you.
With National Rail, you can find information about Chester, plan your journey and book your train tickets. Our Railcards help you save money when you travel by train, and there are big discounts available on top attractions with National Rail’s Days Out Guide. Taking the train helps reduce your carbon footprint too.
Save money when you travel to Chester by train
Railcards offer great value for money if you travel by train, saving you up to 1/3 on most rail fares. You can find out more about our range of Railcards on the Railcard website(external link, opens in a new tab). If you plan ahead and buy Advance tickets you can also get great deals on rail fares.
Find out more ways to save money on your train ticket. Or if you're looking for destination ideas on travelling by train, there's a world of options.
What to do in Chester
Founded as a Roman fortress, the walls in which the city is encased in are one of the best-preserved in Britain. The City Walls were built by the Romans around 70AD. Despite changes to the wall over the centuries, they have stayed in place since the 1200s.
Close to a number of places of interest, following the wall is a great way to see different sites around the town. With a number of medieval buildings, alongside Victorian and Tudor architecture, Chester is a truly charming town steeped in history and can be easily explored by foot.
Shopping is a great experience especially at The Rows in Chester Cross, a uniquely designed series of double-decker style raised storefronts. With the earliest record of the buildings dating back to the 11th and 12th centuries, The Rows have withstood the test of time and are now home to a series of both independent and well-known retailers.
Chester Cathedral is a beautiful national treasure welcoming those who wish to attend a service or explore the cathedral. The nature gardens are well worth visiting and feature daily flying displays from the cathedral Falconry, where you can get up close to beautiful birds of prey.
Explore and save
Interested in exploring more of what Chester has to offer? Check out our Days Out Guide for great deals on attractions and activities in Chester.
Ready to plan your journey?
Use the National Rail Journey Planner to plan your train journey to Chester. Search for trains on the date and time you want to travel, compare journey options and check ticket prices for standard and first class before you travel.
The Journey Planner shows available train services, including departure and arrival times, journey durations and any changes you may need to make along the way. You can also compare ticket options to help find the right fare for your journey.