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Liverpool James Street to Frodsham by train

First train

04:42

Last train

22:54

Departure station

Liverpool James Street

Arrival station

Frodsham

Journey time

From 42m

Distance

13 miles (22 km)

Frequency

35 trains per day

Changes

1 change

Train operators

TransPennine Express, Merseyrail, Transport for Wales

How to travel from Liverpool James Street to Frodsham by train

Want to find out more about taking the train from Liverpool James Street to Frodsham? Look no further.

You'll usually find 35 trains per day running between Liverpool James Street and Frodsham, which usually take 1 hour 19 minutes to complete the 13 miles (22 km) journey. It can take as little as 42 minutes on the fastest services though, if you want to get there as quickly as possible. Although there aren't any direct services on this line, it's still easy to travel to Frodsham by train, you'll just need to make 1 change along the way. Transport for Wales, TransPennine Express or Merseyrail are the main rail operators on this route, all of which offer modern trains with plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating.

Use our Journey Planner at the top of the page to search for cheap ticket prices – we'll show you how much you can save on train tickets from Liverpool James Street to Frodsham if you book in advance. Travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard can also help you save.

Keen to book your train tickets to Frodsham? No need to wait, start a search with us today! If you want to find out a bit more about the journey first, you can find our train timetable with live train times above, and tips on booking cheap tickets and our FAQs further down the page.

Journey details

Want to know more about your journey from Liverpool James Street to Frodsham? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

How long does the train from Liverpool James Street to Frodsham take?

The average journey time by train between Liverpool James Street and Frodsham is 1 hour and 19 minutes, with around 35 trains per day. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner on this page to search for a specific travel date.

What's the fastest journey time between Liverpool James Street and Frodsham by train?

The fastest journey time by train from Liverpool James Street to Frodsham is 42 minutes.

Is there a direct train from Liverpool James Street to Frodsham?

No, there are no direct train services from Liverpool James Street to Frodsham. Travelling from Liverpool James Street to Frodsham by train will require a minimum of 1 change.

What time does the first train from Liverpool James Street to Frodsham leave?

The first train from Liverpool James Street to Frodsham leaves at 04:42. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.

What time does the last train from Liverpool James Street to Frodsham leave?

The last train from Liverpool James Street to Frodsham leaves at 22:54. Trains that depart in the early morning hours or very late evening may be sleeper services, time and services may also vary during weekends and holidays.

What's the distance between Liverpool James Street and Frodsham by train?

Trains travelling from Liverpool James Street to Frodsham cover a distance of around 13 miles (22 km) during the journey.

Cheap train tickets from Liverpool James Street to Frodsham

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† Average savings on advance fares booked at least one week before day of travel vs Anytime fares purchased on day of travel. Subject to availability. Excludes coach.

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