Wakefield to Chester Trains

Wakefield to Chester trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Wakefield and Chester takes 2h 24m and the fastest train takes 2h 12m. There is a train service every few hours from Wakefield 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 24m
Duration: 79 mi
Distance: £30
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Take the train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Manchester Piccadillytrain York - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Chestertrain Manchester Airport - Holyhead / ...

2h 28m

£25–43

Wakefield to Chester train times

Trains run hourly between Wakefield and Chester. The earliest departure is at 3:57 AM at night, and the last departure from Wakefield is at 11:18 PM which arrives into Chester at 10:36 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

9:32 PM → 11:45 PM
2h 12m • 1 change
11:18 PM → 10:36 AM
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11h 17m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

9:35 AM → 11:54 AM
2h 19m • 1 change
10:32 AM → 12:57 PM
2h 25m • 1 change
11:33 AM → 1:57 PM
2h 24m • 1 change
12:32 PM → 2:57 PM
2h 25m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

5:30 AM → 7:48 AM
2h 18m • 1 change
6:34 AM → 8:48 AM
2h 14m • 1 change
7:33 AM → 9:48 AM
2h 15m • 1 change
8:32 AM → 10:48 AM
2h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

3:57 AM → 6:45 AM
2h 48m • 1 change
5:30 AM → 7:48 AM
2h 18m • 1 change
6:34 AM → 8:48 AM
2h 14m • 1 change
7:33 AM → 9:48 AM
2h 15m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Wakefield to Chester? 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.

Wakefield to Chester trains

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Wakefield to Chester train times

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

9:32 PM → 11:45 PM

11:18 PM → 10:36 AM
Arrives next day

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

9:35 AM → 11:54 AM

10:32 AM → 12:57 PM

11:33 AM → 1:57 PM

12:32 PM → 2:57 PM

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

5:30 AM → 7:48 AM

6:34 AM → 8:48 AM

7:33 AM → 9:48 AM

8:32 AM → 10:48 AM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

3:57 AM → 6:45 AM

5:30 AM → 7:48 AM

6:34 AM → 8:48 AM

7:33 AM → 9:48 AM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Wakefield, England and Chester, England?

Train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Manchester Piccadilly

Wakefield to Chester trains

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Trip Overview

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Wakefield to Chester train times

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

9:32 PM → 11:45 PM

11:18 PM → 10:36 AMArrives next day

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

9:35 AM → 11:54 AM

10:32 AM → 12:57 PM

11:33 AM → 1:57 PM

12:32 PM → 2:57 PM

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

5:30 AM → 7:48 AM

6:34 AM → 8:48 AM

7:33 AM → 9:48 AM

8:32 AM → 10:48 AM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

3:57 AM → 6:45 AM

5:30 AM → 7:48 AM

6:34 AM → 8:48 AM

7:33 AM → 9:48 AM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Wakefield, England and Chester, England?

Train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Manchester Piccadilly

Train trips from Wakefield

Train trips to Chester

Alternative transport options

11:18 PM → 10:36 AM
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