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

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There are 5 ways to get from Ilkley to Chester by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via Manchester

    best
    1. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Victoriatrain train Newcastle - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Chestertrain train Leeds - Chester / ...
    3h 39m
    £37–74

  2. Drive 85.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ilkley to Chestercar car 85.9 mi
    1h 46m
    £21–30

  3. Line 62 bus, bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Brook Street to Keighley Bus Station Entrancebus bus 62 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Keighley Bus Station to Hebden Bridge Stationbus bus B3
    3. Take the train from Hebden Bridge to Chestertrain train
    4h 13m
    £29–51

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Leeds to Chestertrain train Leeds - Chester
    3h 41m
    £41–76

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Railway Road to Leeds City Bus Stationbus bus X84
    2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus bus 170
    3. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Chester Bus Interchangebus bus
    6h 26m

Ilkley to Chester by train

Calendar102Weekly Trains
Duration3h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket£37Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 101.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 39m

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

You can take a train from Ilkley to Chester via Leeds and Manchester Victoria in around 3h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Railway Road to Chester Bus Interchange via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and Liverpool, Liverpool One in around 6h 26m.

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