The average train between Chester Station and York takes 2h 36m and the fastest train takes 2h 11m. There is a train service every few hours from Chester Station to York. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Chester Station and York. The earliest departure is at 4:55 AM at night, and the last departure from Chester Station is at 8:52 PM which arrives into York at 11:53 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Chester Station to York. However, there are services departing from Chester Station station and arriving at York station via Newton-le-Willows. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 36m.
Chester Station to York train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Chester station.
Chester Station to York train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at York station.
Book your Chester Station to York train tickets online with Transport for Wales, TransPennine Express and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Chester Station and York is 145.7 km. The road distance is 172 km.
You can take a train from Chester to York via Newton-le-Willows in around 2h 50m.