How to travel from Doncaster to Chester, United Kingdom

The distance between Doncaster and Chester is around 145km (90 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 45m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Doncaster to Chester by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out ChesterDoncaster if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Stockport and then to Crewe.

  • Duration1h 55m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    £44($52)
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Drive

Drive to Chester.

  • Duration1h 45m
  • Distance145km (90 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Doncaster and Chester

There are several options for getting from Doncaster to Chester by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £43 ($51) and will take around 2h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £25 ($30).

The distance between Doncaster and Chester is around 145km (90 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 122km (76 miles)

It takes around 1h 55m to get from Doncaster and Chester by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Doncaster to Chester is to drive which takes around 1h 45m and will set you back approx £25 ($30).

The cheapest way to travel between Doncaster and Chester, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £43 ($51) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Doncaster and Chester. It typically takes around 1h 55m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Doncaster to Chester. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Stockport and Crewe. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 1h 55m.

TransPennine Express Service, Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast, Northern Rail and CrossCountry run train services between Doncaster and Chester. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 55m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Doncaster and Chester. We recommend that you drive to Chester. instead which will take 1h 45m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Doncaster to Chester. We recommend that you take the train to Stockport and then to Crewe. instead which will take 1h 55m.

The closest major airport to Chester is Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) (LPL) which is approximately 16km (10 miles) from Chester. Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) and Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) (LBA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Doncaster and Chester. The distance is around 145km (90 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Doncaster to Chester is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 55m and will usually cost around £44 ($52).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Doncaster and Chester

Transport options from Doncaster to Chester
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
1h 55m
£44($52)
every 2 hours161km (100 miles)
Train via Manchester Piccadilly2h 25m
£43($51)
hourly161km (100 miles)
Drive
1h 45m
£25($30)
on demand145km (90 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Doncaster and Chester

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Airports near Chester

The following major airports near Chester offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

LPL
Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL)
International Airport
Distance
16km (10 miles) from Chester
MAN
Manchester Airport (MAN)
International Airport
Distance
45km (28 miles) from Chester
LBA
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
International Airport
Distance
111km (69 miles) from Chester