Doncaster to Chester Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Doncaster and Chester takes 2h 51m and the fastest train takes 2h 13m. There is a train service every few hours from Doncaster to Chester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 51m
Duration: 100 mi
Distance: £38
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Crewe

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2h 31m

£31–54

Doncaster to Chester train times

Trains run hourly between Doncaster and Chester. The earliest departure is at 5:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Doncaster is at 9:42 PM which arrives into Chester at 5:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Stockport and take an average of 2h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

12:41 PM → 3:05 PM
2h 24m • 2 changes
1:41 PM → 3:55 PM
2h 14m • 2 changes
2:40 PM → 5:09 PM
2h 28m • 2 changes
3:41 PM → 5:54 PM
2h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:36 AM → 8:45 AM
3h 9m • 2 changes
6:26 AM → 9:42 AM
3h 16m • 2 changes
7:35 AM → 10:07 AM
2h 31m • 2 changes
8:43 AM → 11:13 AM
2h 30m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:36 AM → 8:45 AM
3h 9m • 2 changes
6:26 AM → 9:42 AM
3h 16m • 2 changes
7:35 AM → 10:07 AM
2h 31m • 2 changes
8:43 AM → 11:13 AM
2h 30m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:36 AM → 8:45 AM
3h 9m • 2 changes
6:26 AM → 9:42 AM
3h 16m • 2 changes
7:35 AM → 10:07 AM
2h 31m • 2 changes
8:43 AM → 11:13 AM
2h 30m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:36 AM → 8:45 AM
3h 9m • 2 changes
6:26 AM → 9:42 AM
3h 16m • 2 changes
7:35 AM → 10:07 AM
2h 31m • 2 changes
8:43 AM → 11:13 AM
2h 30m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:36 AM → 8:45 AM
3h 9m • 2 changes
6:26 AM → 9:42 AM
3h 16m • 2 changes
7:35 AM → 10:07 AM
2h 31m • 2 changes
8:43 AM → 11:13 AM
2h 30m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

5:38 AM → 8:42 AM
3h 4m • 2 changes
6:25 AM → 9:42 AM
3h 16m • 2 changes
7:35 AM → 10:06 AM
2h 30m • 2 changes
8:43 AM → 11:05 AM
2h 22m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Doncaster to Chester? 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.