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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Whitby to Darlingtontrain train Whitby - Darlington
    2. Take the train from Darlington to Newton-le-Willowstrain train Newcastle - Liverpool Lime Street
    5h 58m
    £58–104

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Stn Stand 4 to Leeds Bus Station Entrancebus bus 840
    2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Outlet Villagebus bus 170
    9h 1m
    £23–41

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bus Stn Stand 4 to Leeds Bus Station Entrancebus bus 840
    2. Take the bus from Leeds - Eastgate Victoria to Manchester Airportbus bus
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain train
    8h 34m
    £25–39

  4. Drive  150.9 mi

    1. Drive from Whitby to Chestercar car 150.9 mi
    2h 54m
    £38–54

  5. Train via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Whitby to Middlesbroughtrain train
    2. Take the train from Middlesbrough to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Chestertrain train
    6h 23m
    £59–104

Whitby to Chester by train

Calendar1Weekly Trains
Duration5h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket£58Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 198.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 58m

What companies run services between Whitby, North Yorkshire, England and Chester, England?

You can take a train from Whitby to Chester via Darlington and Newton-le-Willows in around 5h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Stn Stand 4 to Chester Bus Interchange via Leeds Bus Station Entrance, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, and Outlet Village in around 9h 1m.

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