The average train between Chester and Selby takes 2h 44m and the fastest train takes 2h 22m. 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 3:52 AM at night, and the last departure from Chester is at 11:23 PM which arrives into Selby at 10:48 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 44m. 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 Newton-le-Willows. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 44m.
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 Selby station.
Book your Chester to Selby train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Chester and Selby is 137.6 km. The road distance is 164 km.
You can take a train from Chester to Selby via Newton-le-Willows in around 2h 57m.