The average train between Northallerton and Chester takes 3h 58m and the fastest train takes 3h 9m. There is a train service every few hours from Northallerton 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 Northallerton and Chester. The earliest departure is at 6:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Northallerton is at 10:50 PM which arrives into Chester at 6:50 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Northallerton to Chester. However, there are services departing from Northallerton station and arriving at Chester station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.
Northallerton to Chester train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Northallerton station.
Northallerton to Chester train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Chester station.
Book your Northallerton to Chester train tickets online with TransPennine Express, Transport for Wales and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Northallerton and Chester is 159.7 km. The road distance is 223 km.
You can take a train from Northallerton to Chester via Manchester Piccadilly in around 3h 20m.