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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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  1. Take the train from Doncaster to Stockporttrain train Cleethorpes - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
  2. Take the train from Stockport to Crewetrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
2h 31m
£31–55

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, October 11, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains LimitedTransport for Wales2h 38m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressTransport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 9m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressTransport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 16m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast2h 31m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast2h 30m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressTransport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 9m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressTransport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 16m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast2h 31m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast2h 30m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressTransport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 9m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressTransport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 16m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast2h 31m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast2h 30m • 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.

Map of how to get from Doncaster to Chester.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 100.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 51m

What companies run services between Doncaster, England and Chester, England?

You can take a train from Doncaster to Chester via Stockport and Crewe in around 2h 31m.

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