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The average train between Chester and Whitby takes 8h 58m and the fastest train takes 6h 8m. The train service runs several times per day from Chester to Whitby. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

8h 58m
Duration
191 mi
Distance
£68
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Victoriatrain train
  2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Middlesbroughtrain train
  3. Take the train from Middlesbrough to Whitbytrain train
6h 29m
£59–105

Chester to Whitby train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Chester and Whitby. The earliest departure is at 9:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chester is at 10:26 PM which arrives into Whitby at 11:53 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Victoria and take an average of 8h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited16h 21m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited6h 10m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited6h 8m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited6h 26m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited12h 53m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited6h 10m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited6h 8m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited6h 26m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited12h 53m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited6h 10m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited6h 8m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited6h 26m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited12h 53m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited6h 10m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited6h 8m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited6h 26m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited12h 53m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited6h 10m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited6h 8m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited6h 26m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited12h 53m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited6h 10m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited6h 8m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited6h 26m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Chester to Whitby? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 190.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 58m

What companies run services between Chester, England and Whitby, North Yorkshire, England?

You can take a train from Chester to Whitby via Manchester Victoria and Middlesbrough in around 6h 29m.

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