Chester to York Trains

Chester to York trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Chester and York takes 2h 36m 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 36m
Duration: 107 mi
Distance: £38
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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2h 51m

£32–54

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 11:23 PM which arrives into York at 10:14 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

8:52 PM → 11:51 PM
2h 59m • 1 change
11:23 PM → 10:14 AM
Arrives next day
10h 51m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

8:42 AM → 11:15 AM
2h 33m • 1 change
9:39 AM → 12:14 PM
2h 35m • 1 change
10:37 AM → 1:14 PM
2h 37m • 1 change
11:36 AM → 2:17 PM
2h 41m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 2, 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 → 10:16 AM
2h 24m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 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 → 10:16 AM
2h 24m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 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 → 10:16 AM
2h 24m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 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 → 10:16 AM
2h 24m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 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 → 10:16 AM
2h 24m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Chester to York? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.