There are 6 ways to get from Whitby to Chester by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Whitby to Darlingtontrain Whitby - Darlington
- Take the train from Darlington to Newton-le-Willowstrain Newcastle - Liverpool Lime Street
5h 40m£36–81Bus, train via York
- Take the bus from Bus Stn Stand 4 to Rail Stationbus 840
- Take the train from York to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain
- Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Chestertrain
6h 20mDrive 150.8 mi
- Drive from Whitby to Chestercar 150.8 mi
2h 53m£37–53Bus, train
- Take the bus from Bus Stn Stand 4 to Bus Station Stand 2bus 840
- Take the train from Malton to Manchester Victoriatrain
- Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Chestertrain
5h 43mBus, train #2
- Take the bus from Bus Stn Stand 4 to Rail Stationbus 840
- Take the train from York to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Chestertrain
6h 1mBus
- Take the bus from Bus Stn Stand 4 to Bus Station Stand 2bus 840
- Take the bus from Bus Station Stand 2 to Leeds Bus Station Entrancebus 843 / ...
- Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Outlet Villagebus 170
9h 10m
Whitby to Chester by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Whitby to Chester is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 2h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Whitby to Chester is to drive which takes 2h 53m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Whitby to Chester. However, there are services departing from Bus Stn Stand 4 and arriving at Chester Bus Interchange via Bus Station Stand 2, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and Outlet Village. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Whitby to Chester. However, there are services departing from Whitby and arriving at Chester via Darlington and Newton-le-Willows. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.
The distance between Whitby and Chester is 200 miles. The road distance is 151.7 miles.
The best way to get from Whitby to Chester without a car is to train which takes 5h 40m and costs £35 - £85.
It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from Whitby to Chester, including transfers.
Whitby to Chester bus services, operated by Yorkshire Coastliner, depart from Bus Stn Stand 4 station.
Whitby to Chester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Whitby station.
The best way to get from Whitby to Chester is to train which takes 5h 40m and costs £35 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 10m.
What companies run services between Whitby, North Yorkshire, England and Chester, England?
You can take a train from Whitby to Chester via Darlington and Newton-le-Willows in around 5h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Stn Stand 4 to Chester Bus Interchange via Bus Station Stand 2, Leeds Bus Station Entrance, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, and Outlet Village in around 9h 10m.
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Whitby to Darlington
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £9–12
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Standard
- £9–12
Train from Manchester Victoria to Chester
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–15
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Chester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–13
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- tpecustomer.relations@tpexpress.co.uk
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Darlington to Newton-le-Willows
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–60
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Standard
- £25–40
- 1st Class
- £50–60
Train from York to Manchester Oxford Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–45
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Malton to Manchester Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–60
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from York to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £14–40
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Manchester Oxford Road to Chester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–26
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Chester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–25
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- 01653692556
- customer.services@transdevbus.co.uk
- Website
- transdevbus.co.uk
Bus from Bus Stn Stand 4 to Rail Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- https://www.transdevbus.co.uk/coastliner/
Bus from Bus Stn Stand 4 to Bus Station Stand 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- https://www.transdevbus.co.uk/coastliner/
Bus from Bus Station Stand 2 to Leeds Bus Station Entrance
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- https://www.transdevbus.co.uk/coastliner/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Outlet Village
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £21–30
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Whitby to Chester bus services, operated by Yorkshire Coastliner, arrive at Bus Station Stand 2.
Whitby to Chester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Darlington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Whitby to Chester is 152 miles. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Whitby to Chester.
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