The average train between York and Chirk takes 4h 14m and the fastest train takes 3h 15m. There is a train service every few hours from York to Chirk. 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 Chirk. 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 Chirk at 5:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Newton-le-Willows and take an average of 4h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from York to Chirk. However, there are services departing from York station and arriving at Chirk station via Newton-le-Willows. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.
York to Chirk train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from York station.
York to Chirk train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Chester station.
Book your York to Chirk train tickets online with TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited and Transport for Wales.
The distance between York and Chirk is 173.5 km. The road distance is 206 km.
You can take a train from York to Chirk via Newton-le-Willows and Chester in around 3h 45m.