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Chester to Wakefield trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Chester and Wakefield takes 2h 53m and the fastest train takes 2h 30m. There is a train service every few hours from Chester to Wakefield. 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 53m
Duration
79 mi
Distance
£34
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Huddersfield

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  1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Victoriatrain train Chester - Leeds
  2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Huddersfieldtrain train Liverpool Lime Street - Newcastle / ...
2h 31m
£28–53

Chester to Wakefield train times

Trains run hourly between Chester and Wakefield. 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 Wakefield at 7:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Victoria and take an average of 2h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 78.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 53m

What companies run services between Chester, England and Wakefield, England?

You can take a train from Chester to Wakefield Kirkgate via Manchester Victoria and Huddersfield in around 2h 31m.

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