How to travel from Hull to Chester, United Kingdom

The distance between Hull and Chester is around 213km (133 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 15m.

3 routes found

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

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

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Train

Take the train to Manchester Victoria and then to Chester.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £32($38)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Manchester Airport Bus Station and then to Chester.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £20($24)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Chester.

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Distance220km (137 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hull and Chester

There are several options for getting from Hull to Chester by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £20 ($24) and will take around 4hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £38 ($45).

The distance between Hull and Chester is around 213km (133 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 180km (112 miles)

It takes around 2h 40m to get from Hull and Chester by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Hull to Chester is to drive which takes around 2h 15m and will set you back approx £38 ($45).

The cheapest way to travel between Hull and Chester, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £20 ($24) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Hull and Chester. It typically takes around 2h 40m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Hull to Chester. 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 40m.

TransPennine Express Service and Northern Rail run train services between Hull and Chester. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 40m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Hull and Chester. It typically takes around 4hrs and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Hull to Chester. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Manchester Airport Bus Station. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 4hrs.

Megabus UK and National Express run regular bus services between Hull and Chester. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 4hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hull to Chester. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Victoria and then to Chester. instead which will take 2h 40m.

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 Hull and Chester. The distance is around 220km (137 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hull to Chester is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 40m and will usually cost around £32 ($38).

How do I get from Hull to Chester

Compare travel optionsbetween Hull and Chester

Transport options from Hull to Chester
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 40m
£32($38)
hourly213km (133 miles)
Bus
4hrs
£20($24)
6 times a week234km (145 miles)
Drive
2h 15m
£38($45)
on demand220km (137 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Hull and Chester

Train operators

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