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How to get fromHarrogate to Chesterby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Harrogate to Chester by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Leeds to Chestertrain train Leeds - Chester
    3h 48m
    £35–66
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Outlet Villagebus bus 170
    6h 11m
    £21–34
  3. Drive  92 mi

    1. Drive from Harrogate to Chestercar car 92 mi
    1h 57m
    £23–33
  4. Train via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Harrogate to Leedstrain train
    2. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Chestertrain train
    3h 52m
    £31–53

Harrogate to Chester by train

Calendar90Weekly Trains
Duration3h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket£35Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Harrogate, England and Chester, England?

Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Leeds to Chester hourly. Tickets cost £29–55 and the journey takes 2h 19m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Outlet Village once a week. Tickets cost £18–35 and the journey takes 3h 30m.

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