The average train between Harrogate and Chester takes 3h 37m and the fastest train takes 2h 35m. There is a train service every few hours from Harrogate 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 Harrogate and Chester. The earliest departure is at 6:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Harrogate is at 11:21 PM which arrives into Chester at 8:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Leeds and take an average of 3h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Harrogate to Chester. However, there are services departing from Harrogate station and arriving at Chester station via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.
Harrogate to Chester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Harrogate station.
Harrogate to Chester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Chester station.
Book your Harrogate to Chester train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express and 2 other operators.
The distance between Harrogate and Chester is 126.1 km. The road distance is 160 km.
You can take a train from Harrogate to Chester via Leeds and Newton-le-Willows in around 3h 5m.