The average train between Chester and Selby takes 3h 17m and the fastest train takes 2h 59m. There is a train service every few hours from Chester to Selby. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Chester and Selby. The earliest departure is at 6:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chester is at 10:26 PM which arrives into Selby at 5:51 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Chester to Selby. However, there are services departing from Chester station and arriving at Selby station via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.
Chester to Selby train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Chester station.
Chester to Selby train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Leeds station.
Book your Chester to Selby train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Chester and Selby is 137.6 km. The road distance is 175 km.
Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Chester to Leeds hourly. Tickets cost £30–65 and the journey takes 2h 16m.