The average train between Doncaster and Chester takes 2h 52m and the fastest train takes 2h 13m. There is a train service every few hours from Doncaster to Chester. 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 Doncaster and Chester. The earliest departure is at 5:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Doncaster is at 9:42 PM which arrives into Chester at 6:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Stockport and take an average of 2h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Doncaster to Chester. However, there are services departing from Doncaster station and arriving at Chester station via Stockport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 52m.
Doncaster to Chester train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Doncaster station.
Doncaster to Chester train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Crewe station.
Book your Doncaster to Chester train tickets online with TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Doncaster and Chester is 122.6 km. The road distance is 161 km.
You can take a train from Doncaster to Chester via Stockport and Crewe in around 2h 31m.