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Trip Overview

The average train between York and Chester takes 2h 47m and the fastest train takes 2h 20m. There is a train service every few hours from York 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 47m
Duration
107 mi
Distance
£38
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from York to Newton-le-Willowstrain train Newcastle - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
  2. Take the train from Newton-le-Willows to Chestertrain train Manchester Airport - Holyhead / ...
2h 39m
£32–55

York to Chester train times

Trains run hourly between York and Chester. The earliest departure is at 5:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from York is at 10:06 PM which arrives into Chester at 1:23 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressTransport for Wales2h 50m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressTransport for Wales2h 53m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressTransport for Wales2h 53m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressTransport for Wales2h 53m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 37m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressTransport for Wales2h 44m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressTransport for Wales2h 44m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressTransport for Wales2h 44m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 37m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressTransport for Wales3h 5m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressTransport for Wales2h 44m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressTransport for Wales2h 44m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from York 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 York to Chester.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 106.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 47m

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

You can take a train from York to Chester via Newton-le-Willows in around 2h 39m.

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