The average train between Whitby and Chester takes 7h 36m and the fastest train takes 6h 1m. The train service runs several times per day from Whitby 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 5 times a day between Whitby and Chester. The earliest departure is at 7:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Whitby is at 10:04 PM which arrives into Chester at 10:37 AM. All services require a transfer at Middlesbrough and take an average of 7h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Whitby to Chester. However, there are services departing from Whitby station and arriving at Chester station via Middlesbrough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 36m.
Whitby to Chester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Whitby station.
Whitby to Chester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Chester station.
Book your Whitby to Chester train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Whitby and Chester is 207.6 km. The road distance is 310 km.
You can take a train from Whitby to Chester via Middlesbrough and Manchester Piccadilly in around 6h 18m.