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

The cheapest way to get from York to Chester is to drive which costs £25 - £40 and takes 1h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from York to Chester is to drive which takes 1h 59m and costs £25 - £40.

Is there a direct train between York and Chester?

No, there is no direct train from York to Chester. However, there are services departing from York and arriving at Chester via Newton-le-Willows. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 37m.

How far is it from York to Chester?

The distance between York and Chester is 107 miles. The road distance is 103.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from York to Chester without a car is to train which takes 2h 37m and costs £19 - £75.

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

It takes approximately 2h 37m to get from York to Chester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the York to Chester train from?

York to Chester train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from York station.

Where does the York to Chester train arrive?

York to Chester train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Newton-le-Willows station.

Can I drive from York to Chester?

Yes, the driving distance between York to Chester is 103 miles. It takes approximately 1h 59m to drive from York to Chester.

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

Book your York to Chester train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Chester?

There are 963+ hotels available in Chester.

York to Chester - 4 ways to travel via train, and car

There are 4 ways to get from York to Chester by train or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from York to Newton-le-WillowsNewcastle - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the train from Newton-le-Willows to ChesterManchester Airport - Llandudno / ...
2h 37m
£19–73
Drive 102.9 mi
1. Drive from York to Chester102.9 mi
1h 59m
£26–37
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from York to Manchester PiccadillyYork - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to ChesterManchester Airport - Llandudno / ...
3h 3m
£19–60
Train via Manchester #2
1. Take the train from York to Manchester Oxford RoadNewcastle - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to ChesterManchester Airport - Llandudno / ...
3h 15m
£27–64

York to Chester by train

129Weekly Trains

2h 37mAverage Duration

£19Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 106.8 mi
Duration: 2h 37m

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

You can take a train from York to Chester via Newton-le-Willows in around 2h 37m.

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