The average train between York and Chester University takes 2h 53m and the fastest train takes 2h 20m. There is a train service every few hours from York to Chester University. 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 University. The earliest departure is at 5:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from York is at 10:06 PM which arrives into Chester University at 12:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Newton-le-Willows and take an average of 2h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from York to Chester University. However, there are services departing from York station and arriving at Chester University station via Newton-le-Willows. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 53m.
York to Chester University train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from York station.
York to Chester University train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Chester station.
Book your York to Chester University train tickets online with TransPennine Express, Transport for Wales and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between York and Chester University is 146.5 km. The road distance is 173 km.
You can take a train from York to Chester University via Newton-le-Willows and Chester in around 2h 54m.