There are 6 ways to get from Helmsley to Chester by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Malton to Manchester Victoriatrain Scarborough - Manchester Victoria / ...
- Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Chestertrain Leeds - Chester / ...
4h 11m£114–157Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Feathers Hotel to Station Roadbus 31X
- Take the bus from Rougier Street to Leeds Bus Station Entrancebus 843 / ...
- Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Outlet Villagebus 170
8h 7m£27–39Bus, train via Manchester
- Take the bus from Feathers Hotel to Station Roadbus 31X
- Take the bus from York to Manchester Airportbus
- Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
7h 9m£28–44Drive 125.8 mi
- Drive from Helmsley to Chestercar 125.8 mi
2h 30m£32–45Bus, train
- Take the bus from Feathers Hotel to Station Roadbus 31X
- Take the train from York to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Chestertrain
4h 43m£35–62Bus, train #2
- Take the bus from Feathers Hotel to Station Roadbus 31X
- Take the train from York to Manchester Victoriatrain
- Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Chestertrain
5h 3m£36–62
Helmsley to Chester by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Helmsley to Chester is to bus which costs £27 - £40 and takes 8h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Helmsley to Chester is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs £30 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Helmsley to Chester. However, there are services departing from Feathers Hotel and arriving at Chester Bus Interchange via Rougier Street, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and Outlet Village. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Helmsley to Chester. However, there are services departing from Malton and arriving at Chester via Manchester Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.
The distance between Helmsley and Chester is 149 miles. The road distance is 126.5 miles.
The best way to get from Helmsley to Chester without a car is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs £110 - £160.
It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Helmsley to Chester, including transfers.
Helmsley to Chester bus services, operated by East Yorkshire, depart from Feathers Hotel station.
Helmsley to Chester train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Malton station.
The best way to get from Helmsley to Chester is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs £110 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £40 and takes 8h 7m.
What companies run services between Helmsley, England and Chester, England?
You can take a vehicle from Helmsley to Chester via Malton and Manchester Victoria in around 4h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Feathers Hotel to Chester Bus Interchange via Station Road, Rougier Street, Leeds Bus Station Entrance, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, and Outlet Village in around 8h 7m.
Train from Malton to Manchester Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £27–45
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from York to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from York to Manchester Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £21–35
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Manchester Victoria to Chester
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–24
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Chester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–24
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Manchester Victoria to Chester
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–24
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Manchester Airport to Chester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–27
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Chester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–22
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 1482 592929
- busline@eastyorkshirebuses.co.uk
- Website
- East Yorkshire
Bus from Feathers Hotel to Station Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £2–3
- Website
- East Yorkshire
Bus from Feathers Hotel to Station Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £2–3
- Website
- East Yorkshire
Bus from Feathers Hotel to Station Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £2–3
- Website
- East Yorkshire
Bus from Feathers Hotel to Station Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £2–3
- Website
- East Yorkshire
- Phone
- 01653 692556
- customer.services@transdevbus.co.uk
- Website
- transdevbus.co.uk
Bus from Feathers Hotel to Station Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £3
- Schedules at
- Yorkshire Coastliner
- Standard Adult Single
- £3
Bus from Feathers Hotel to Station Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £3
- Schedules at
- Yorkshire Coastliner
- Standard Adult Single
- £3
Bus from Feathers Hotel to Station Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £3
- Schedules at
- Yorkshire Coastliner
- Standard Adult Single
- £3
Bus from Feathers Hotel to Station Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £3
- Schedules at
- Yorkshire Coastliner
- Standard Adult Single
- £3
Bus from Rougier Street to Leeds Bus Station Entrance
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Schedules at
- Yorkshire Coastliner
- Standard Adult Single
- £3
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from York to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £9–14
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Outlet Village
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £19–30
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Helmsley to Chester bus services, operated by East Yorkshire, arrive at Station Road.
Helmsley to Chester train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Manchester Victoria station.
Yes, the driving distance between Helmsley to Chester is 127 miles. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Helmsley to Chester.
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