Train Chester to York from £46 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Chester and York takes 2h 38m and the fastest train takes 2h 11m. There is a train service every few hours 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.

2h 38m
Duration: 107 mi
Distance: £46
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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2h 52m

£39–72

Chester to York train times

Trains run hourly between Chester and York. The earliest departure is at 4:55 AM at night, and the last departure from Chester is at 8:52 PM which arrives into York at 12:35 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, April 12, 2026

8:42 AM → 11:15 AM
2h 33m • 1 change
9:38 AM → 12:14 PM
2h 35m • 1 change
10:37 AM → 1:14 PM
2h 37m • 1 change
11:35 AM → 2:17 PM
2h 42m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, April 13, 2026

5:02 AM → 7:13 AM
2h 11m • 1 change
5:52 AM → 8:19 AM
2h 27m • 1 change
6:52 AM → 9:15 AM
2h 23m • 1 change
7:52 AM → 10:13 AM
2h 21m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, April 14, 2026

4:55 AM → 7:13 AM
2h 18m • 1 change
5:52 AM → 8:19 AM
2h 27m • 1 change
6:52 AM → 9:15 AM
2h 23m • 1 change
7:52 AM → 10:13 AM
2h 21m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, April 15, 2026

4:55 AM → 7:13 AM
2h 18m • 1 change
5:52 AM → 8:19 AM
2h 27m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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