Chester to Leeds Trains

Chester to Leeds trains

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The average train between Chester and Leeds takes 2h 10m and the fastest train takes 1h 44m. There is a train service every few hours from Chester to Leeds. 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 10m
Duration: 82 mi
Distance: £38
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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2h 6m

£29–62

Chester to Leeds train times

Trains run hourly between Chester and Leeds. The earliest departure is at 3:52 AM at night, and the last departure from Chester is at 11:23 PM which arrives into Leeds at 9:51 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, July 17, 2026

8:52 AM → 10:50 AM
1h 58m • 1 change
9:52 AM → 11:48 AM
1h 56m • 1 change
10:52 AM → 12:48 PM
1h 55m • 1 change
11:52 AM → 1:48 PM
1h 56m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, July 18, 2026

3:52 AM → 6:45 AM
2h 53m • 1 change
4:55 AM → 6:46 AM
1h 51m • 1 change
5:52 AM → 7:49 AM
1h 57m • 1 change
6:20 AM → 8:48 AM
2h 28m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, July 19, 2026

8:42 AM → 10:47 AM
2h 5m • 1 change
9:39 AM → 11:48 AM
2h 9m • 1 change
10:37 AM → 12:48 PM
2h 11m • 1 change
11:36 AM → 1:48 PM
2h 12m • 1 change
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