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.
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 Chester → Doncaster if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Stockport and then to Crewe.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 1h 55m | £44($52) | every 2 hours | 161km (100 miles) |
Train via Manchester Piccadilly | 2h 25m | £43($51) | hourly | 161km (100 miles) |
Drive | 1h 45m | £25($30) | on demand | 145km (90 miles) |
Transport for Wales
The following major airports near Chester offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.