Trains to Cheshire

With so many interesting attractions, from luxurious spa hotels to gorgeous stately homes and beautiful gardens, the county of Cheshire is best explored by train. You can delve into the county’s history and heritage at any of its many museums or explore Cheshire’s countryside on horseback. If none of that’s quite for you, then take a stroll around one of the 20 wonderful gardens in Cheshire, or explore the many locations in the county used in film and on TV!

If you find yourself in Merseyside, keep in mind that you can make a train journey from Liverpool to Cheshire (arriving at Acton Bridge), one of several stations in the county, in a mere 48 minutes. Many trains call at Crewe train station in the southern region of the county, while Warrington Bank Quay train station is a popular choice for those travelling to the northern part of Cheshire. Some of the train routes to Cheshire include London, the East Coast and the East Midland, as well as North Wales, Yorkshire and Scotland. There are also suburban train services to Chester, Liverpool Lime Street and Manchester Piccadilly.

Five attractions to see in Cheshire

The West Coast Main Line is the main railway line through Cheshire, and it is among the UK’s most important railway corridors. Here are some of the attractions to check out once you're in the county.

Chester

Featuring a recently renovated station, which offers services to Liverpool, London, Manchester Airport and more, you can disembark and explore Chester itself, an incredibly well-preserved Roman and medieval walled city.

Chester Zoo

Having already taken one of the numerous trains to quaint Chester, be sure to take the kids to this excellent zoo, one of the largest in the UK.

Storyhouse

Right in Chester's historic centre, you'll find this modern playhouse and cinema, ideal for an evening's entertainment.

The Rows

This is Chester's medieval shopping arcade. Simultaneously get a bit of history and retail therapy!

Tatton Park

Cheshire is home to numerous gardens. Be sure to visit Tatton Park, in Mereheath, which offers a medieval hall as well as over 1,000 acres of deer park.

Explore Cheshire by train from London

When travelling to Cheshire from London by train, you can use the Euston terminus, which accommodates arrivals and departures from different parts of the country. Enjoy picturesque views as you travel in style and comfort.

Covering a distance of 243km, most journeys from London to Cheshire are over 2 hours long, while the fastest route takes only 1 hour and 56 minutes, depending on where in Cheshire you plan to disembark. A train from London to Chester, for example, takes 2 hours and 6 minutes. Journey times may take longer during holidays and on the weekends. There about 34 trains travelling to the county per day, operated by the following train companies: TransPennine Express, CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, and East Midlands Railway. On train journeys from London to Cheshire, you’ll usually have to make at least one change. No sleeper services are available.

Once in the county, you might choose to head onward to one of the nearby cities. You can travel from Cheshire to Manchester Piccadilly in 36 minutes or less, or from Cheshire to Manchester Oxford Road in 45 minutes (if travelling from Adlington train station). Train companies operating these routes include Northern Rail and TransPennine Express.

Train stations in Cheshire

Cheshire features a variety of train stations ferrying passengers to different destinations within the county as well as other major places in the UK, such as London and Yorkshire. Here are the railway stations accommodating trains to Cheshire.

• Acton Bridge train station
• Adlington train station (Cheshire)
• Alderley Edge train station
• Alsager train station
• Ashley train station
• Bache train station
• Capenhurst train station
• Chelford train station
• Chester train station
• Congleton train station
• Crewe train station
• Cuddington train station
• Delamere train station
• Disley train station
• Ellesmere Port train station
• Frodsham train station
• Goostrey train station
• Greenbank train station
• Handforth train station
• Hartford train station
• Helsby train station
• Holmes Chapel train station
• Hooton train station
• Ince & Elton train station
• Knutsford train station
• Little Sutton train station
• Lostock Gralam train station
• Macclesfield train station
• Mobberley train station
• Mouldsworth train station
• Nantwich train station
• Neston train station
• Northwich train station
• Overpool train station
• Plumley train station
• Poynton train station
• Prestbury train station
• Sandbach train station
• Stanlow and Thornton train station
• Styal train station
• Warrington Bank Quay
• Warrington Central
• Wilmslow train station
• Winsford train station
• Wrenbury train station

Ready to book? Simply use our Journey Planner at the top of this page and make sure to enter your preferred Cheshire station as your arrival destination!

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main train station in Cheshire?

The main train station in Cheshire is Crewe railway station. Check out live arrivals and station facilities for Crewe railway station.

Which train companies run trains to Cheshire?

The primary operator of trains to Cheshire is Avanti West Coast. You can also catch Transport for Wales and Northern services to Crewe.

How do I find cheap tickets to Cheshire?

It's easy to bag cheap train tickets to Cheshire. We'd recommend using a Railcard, buying your ticket in advance or travelling during Off-Peak hours if you can. Read our cheap train tickets guide to find out more.

Are trains to Cheshire running?

There are frequent daily services to Cheshire, although there may be fewer services on weekends and bank holidays. Check our live train times for up-to-date information on trains to Cheshire.