The average bus between Chester and York takes 6h 4m and the fastest bus takes 5h 31m. The bus service runs several times per day from Chester to York. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 3 times a day between Chester and York. The earliest departure is at 5:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chester is at 6:35 PM which arrives into York at 12:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Liverpool, Liverpool One and take an average of 6h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Chester to York? 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.
No, there is no direct bus from Chester to York. However, there are services departing from Chester station and arriving at York station via Liverpool, Liverpool One. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 4m.
Chester to York bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Chester Bus Interchange station.
Chester to York bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Micklegate station.
The distance between Chester and York is 146.8 km. The road distance is 232 km.
You can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Micklegate via Liverpool, Liverpool One and Leeds City Bus Station in around 5h 25m.