York Station to Chester Trains

York Station to Chester trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between York Station and Chester takes 2h 55m and the fastest train takes 2h 20m. There is a train service every few hours from York Station 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 55m
Duration: 107 mi
Distance: £46
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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2h 39m

£39–68

York Station to Chester train times

Trains run hourly between York Station and Chester. The earliest departure is at 5:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from York Station is at 10:06 PM which arrives into Chester at 1:23 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, August 10, 2026

8:04 AM → 10:48 AM
2h 44m • 1 change
9:04 AM → 11:49 AM
2h 45m • 1 change
10:04 AM → 12:48 PM
2h 43m • 1 change
11:05 AM → 1:48 PM
2h 43m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, August 11, 2026

5:32 AM → 8:09 AM
2h 37m • 1 change
5:42 AM → 8:48 AM
3h 5m • 1 change
7:04 AM → 9:48 AM
2h 44m • 1 change
8:04 AM → 10:48 AM
2h 44m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, August 12, 2026

5:32 AM → 8:09 AM
2h 37m • 1 change
5:42 AM → 8:48 AM
3h 5m • 1 change
7:04 AM → 9:48 AM
2h 44m • 1 change
8:04 AM → 10:48 AM
2h 44m • 1 change
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