The average train between York and Chester takes 3h 23m and the fastest train takes 2h 26m. There is a train service every few hours from York 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 York and Chester. The earliest departure is at 5:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from York is at 8:56 PM which arrives into Chester at 12:45 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from York to Chester. However, there are services departing from York station and arriving at Chester station via Manchester Oxford Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 23m.
York to Chester train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from York station.
York to Chester train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Chester station.
Book your York to Chester train tickets online with TransPennine Express and Transport for Wales.
The distance between York and Chester is 146.8 km. The road distance is 173 km.
You can take a train from York to Chester via Manchester Oxford Road in around 3h 1m.