Train Leeds to Chester from £37 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Leeds and Chester takes 2h 20m and the fastest train takes 1h 55m. There is a train service every few hours from Leeds 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.

2h 20m
Duration: 81 mi
Distance: £37
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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2h 12m

£29–58

Leeds to Chester train times

Trains run hourly between Leeds and Chester. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leeds is at 10:45 PM which arrives into Chester at 1:23 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, June 6, 2026

9:15 PM → 11:45 PM
2h 30m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, June 7, 2026

9:30 AM → 11:54 AM
2h 23m • 1 change
10:30 AM → 12:57 PM
2h 26m • 1 change
11:30 AM → 1:57 PM
2h 26m • 1 change
12:30 PM → 2:57 PM
2h 26m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, June 8, 2026

6:30 AM → 8:48 AM
2h 18m • 1 change
7:30 AM → 9:48 AM
2h 18m • 1 change
8:30 AM → 10:48 AM
2h 18m • 1 change
9:30 AM → 11:49 AM
2h 19m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, June 9, 2026

6:30 AM → 8:48 AM
2h 18m • 1 change
7:30 AM → 9:48 AM
2h 18m • 1 change
8:30 AM → 10:48 AM
2h 18m • 1 change
9:30 AM → 11:49 AM
2h 19m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, June 10, 2026

6:30 AM → 8:48 AM
2h 18m • 1 change
7:30 AM → 9:48 AM
2h 18m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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