Train York to Chester from £46 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between York and Chester takes 2h 50m and the fastest train takes 2h 20m. 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.

2h 50m
Duration: 107 mi
Distance: £46
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

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2h 34m

£37–68

York to Chester train times

Trains run hourly between York and Chester. The earliest departure is at 5:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from York is at 10:22 PM which arrives into Chester at 6:45 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, May 17, 2026

6:04 PM → 8:58 PM
2h 54m • 1 change
7:04 PM → 9:57 PM
2h 53m • 1 change
8:04 PM → 10:59 PM
2h 54m • 1 change
8:45 PM → 11:57 PM
3h 12m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, May 18, 2026

5:32 AM → 8:09 AM
2h 37m • 1 change
6:03 AM → 8:48 AM
2h 44m • 1 change
7:04 AM → 9:48 AM
2h 44m • 1 change
8:04 AM → 10:48 AM
2h 44m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, May 19, 2026

5:32 AM → 8:09 AM
2h 37m • 1 change
5:42 AM → 8:48 AM
3h 5m • 1 change
7:04 AM → 9:48 AM
2h 44m • 1 change
8:04 AM → 10:48 AM
2h 44m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, May 20, 2026

5:32 AM → 8:09 AM
2h 37m • 1 change
5:42 AM → 8:48 AM
3h 5m • 1 change
7:04 AM → 9:48 AM
2h 44m • 1 change
8:04 AM → 10:48 AM
2h 44m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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