What is the cheapest way to get from Chester to York?

The cheapest way to get from Chester to York is to bus which costs £16 - £55 and takes 5h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chester to York?

The fastest way to get from Chester to York is to drive which takes 2h and costs £24 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Chester and York?

No, there is no direct bus from Chester to York. However, there are services departing from Chester Bus Interchange and arriving at Micklegate via Liverpool, Liverpool One and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Chester and York?

No, there is no direct train from Chester to York. However, there are services departing from Chester and arriving at York via Manchester Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 39m.

How far is it from Chester to York?

The distance between Chester and York is 112 miles. The road distance is 102.6 miles.

How do I travel from Chester to York without a car?

The best way to get from Chester to York without a car is to train which takes 2h 39m and costs £40 - £75.

How long does it take to get from Chester to York?

It takes approximately 2h 39m to get from Chester to York, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chester to York bus from?

Chester to York bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Chester Bus Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Chester to York train from?

Chester to York train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Chester station.

Train or bus from Chester to York?

The best way to get from Chester to York is to train which takes 2h 39m and costs £40 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £16 - £55 and takes 5h 21m.

Where does the Chester to York bus arrive?

Chester to York bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Liverpool, Liverpool One station.

Where does the Chester to York train arrive?

Chester to York train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Manchester Victoria station.

Can I drive from Chester to York?

Yes, the driving distance between Chester to York is 103 miles. It takes approximately 2h to drive from Chester to York.

How do I get a train ticket from Chester to York?

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Where can I stay near York?

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Victoriatrain Chester - Leeds / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Yorktrain Liverpool Lime Street - Newcastle / ...
2h 39m
£41–73
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus
2. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 170
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Micklegatebus 843 / ...
5h 21m
£17–54
Drive 102 mi
1. Drive from Chester to Yorkcar 102 mi
2h
£25–36
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Piccadillytrain Holyhead - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Yorktrain Manchester Piccadilly - York / ...
2h 59m
£39–68
Train via Manchester #2
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain Holyhead - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Yorktrain Manchester Airport - Redcar Central / ...
3h 10m
£40–71

Chester to York by train

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Distance: 111.2 mi
Duration: 2h 39m

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

You can take a train from Chester to York via Manchester Victoria in around 2h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Micklegate via Liverpool, Liverpool One and Leeds City Bus Station in around 5h 21m.

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