The distance between Chester and York is around 172km (107 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 55m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Chester to York by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Manchester Victoria and then to York.
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Take the bus to Leeds Coach Station Dyer Street.
There are several options for getting from Chester to York by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £13 ($15) and will take around 4h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £20 ($24).
The distance between Chester and York is around 172km (107 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 147km (91 miles)
It takes around 2h 10m to get from Chester and York by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Chester to York is to drive which takes around 1h 55m and will set you back approx £20 ($24).
The cheapest way to travel between Chester and York, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £13 ($15) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Chester and York. It typically takes around 2h 10m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Chester to York. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Manchester Victoria. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 10m.
Northern Rail, TransPennine Express Service and Transport for Wales run train services between Chester and York. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 10m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Chester and York. It typically takes around 4h 25m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Chester to York. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Leeds Coach Station Dyer Street. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 4h 25m.
National Express run regular bus services between Chester and York. Buses run once daily and take around 4h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Chester to York. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Victoria and then to York. instead which will take 2h 10m.
The closest major airport to York is Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) (LBA) which is approximately 39km (24 miles) from York. Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) (DSA) and Humberside Airport (HUY) (HUY) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Chester and York. The distance is around 177km (110 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chester to York is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 10m and will usually cost around £32 ($38).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 2h 10m | £32($38) | hourly | 172km (107 miles) |
Train via Manchester Piccadilly | 2h 40m | £45($53) | hourly | 176km (110 miles) |
Bus | 4h 25m | £13($15) | 4 times a week | 187km (116 miles) |
Drive | 1h 55m | £20($24) | on demand | 177km (110 miles) |
Transport for Wales
The following major airports near York offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.