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Trip Overview

The average train between York and Chester takes 3h 24m 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.

3h 24m
Duration
107 mi
Distance
£40
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

York to Chester train times

Trains run hourly between York and Chester. The earliest departure is at 5:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from York is at 8:56 PM which arrives into Chester at 12:15 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressTransport for Wales2h 37m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressTransport for Wales2h 37m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressTransport for Wales2h 38m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressTransport for Wales2h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressTransport for Wales3h 45m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressTransport for Wales3h 31m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressTransport for Wales3h 30m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressTransport for Wales3h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressTransport for Wales3h 45m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressTransport for Wales3h 31m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressTransport for Wales3h 30m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressTransport for Wales3h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressTransport for Wales3h 45m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressTransport for Wales3h 31m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressTransport for Wales3h 30m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressTransport for Wales3h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressTransport for Wales3h 45m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressTransport for Wales3h 31m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressTransport for Wales3h 30m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressTransport for Wales3h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressTransport for Wales3h 45m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressTransport for Wales3h 31m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressTransport for Wales3h 30m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressTransport for Wales3h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressTransport for Wales3h 46m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressTransport for Wales3h 31m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressTransport for Wales3h 30m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressTransport for Wales3h 29m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from York 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.

Map of how to get from York to Chester.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 107.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 24m

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

You can take a train from York to Chester via Manchester Oxford Road in around 3h.

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