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

The cheapest way to get from York to Chester is to bus which costs £13 - £24 and takes 5h 30m.

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 2h and costs £25 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between York and Chester?

No, there is no direct bus from York to Chester. However, there are services departing from York and arriving at Chester Bus Interchange via Liverpool, Liverpool One. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.

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 34m.

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 34m and costs £35 - £70.

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

It takes approximately 2h 34m to get from York to Chester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the York to Chester bus from?

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

Where do I catch the York to Chester train from?

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

Train or bus from York to Chester?

The best way to get from York to Chester is to train which takes 2h 34m and costs £35 - £70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £13 - £24 and takes 5h 30m.

Where does the York to Chester bus arrive?

York to Chester bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Liverpool, Liverpool One 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 2h 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.

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

Book your York to Chester bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Chester?

There are 1128+ hotels available in Chester.

York to Chester - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from York to Chester by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from York to Newton-le-Willowstrain Newcastle - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the train from Newton-le-Willows to Chestertrain Manchester Airport - Llandudno / ...
2h 34m
£39–68
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from York to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus Uk074
2. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Chester Bus Interchangebus Ukn21 / ...
5h 30m
£13–24
Drive 102.9 mi
1. Drive from York to Chestercar 102.9 mi
2h
£26–37
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from York to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain Redcar Central - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Chestertrain Manchester Airport - Llandudno / ...
2h 53m
£40–68
Train via Manchester #2
1. Take the train from York to Manchester Piccadillytrain York - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Chestertrain Manchester Airport - Llandudno / ...
3h 3m
£39–68

York to Chester by train

130Weekly Trains

2h 34mAverage Duration

£39Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 106.8 mi
Duration: 2h 34m

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 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from York to Chester Bus Interchange via Liverpool, Liverpool One in around 5h 30m.

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