The average train between Chester and Driffield takes 7h 8m and the fastest train takes 4h 50m. The train service runs several times per day from Chester to Driffield. 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 twice daily between Chester and Driffield. The earliest departure is at 4:36 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Chester is at 8:36 PM which arrives into Driffield at 6:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Newton-le-Willows and take an average of 7h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Chester to Driffield. However, there are services departing from Chester station and arriving at Driffield station via Hull. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 8m.
Chester to Driffield train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Newton-le-Willows station.
Chester to Driffield train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Hull station.
Book your Chester to Driffield train tickets online with Transport for Wales, TransPennine Express and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Chester and Driffield is 185.5 km. The road distance is 245 km.
TransPennine Express operates a train from Newton-le-Willows to Hull hourly. Tickets cost £30–55 and the journey takes 2h 12m.
