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Compare bus and train for Chester to Leeds
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chester to Leeds among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of DKK 195 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 36m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of DKK 195, while a train costs an average of DKK 252.
Distance: 69 miles (112 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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DKK 252 Average price | DKK 195 Average price Cheapest | DKK 190 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 36m Average total duration Fastest 2h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 40m Average total duration 5h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 42m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Compare ways to travel from Chester to Leeds
Compare the available ways to get from Chester to Leeds, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Chester to Leeds:
A bus is DKK 57 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chester to Leeds costing on average DKK 252.
Other travel options to Leeds take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 40m.
Tickets start at around DKK 252 compared to roughly DKK 190 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -DKK 61. The journey takes 2h 6m versus 1h 42m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Chester to Leeds
How to get from Chester to Leeds by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Chester to Leeds is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
G891438:26 PM 2h16 Chester station (CTR) 10:42 PM Leeds station (LDS) DKK 105 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
G891438:26 PM 2h16 Chester station (CTR) 10:42 PM Leeds station (LDS) DKK 105 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
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W847959:27 AM 1h54 Chester station (CTR) 11:21 AM Leeds station (LDS) DKK 285 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
G891407:25 PM 2h17 Chester station (CTR) 9:42 PM Leeds station (LDS) DKK 105 1 One-way 0 transfers
G8914610:26 PM 2h17 Chester station (CTR) 12:43 AM Leeds station (LDS) DKK 105 1 One-way 0 transfers
G8912212:26 PM 2h21 Chester station (CTR) 2:47 PM Leeds station (LDS) DKK 105 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus4:15 PM 6h45 Chester, Gorse Stacks (Bus Interchange) 11:00 PM Leeds, Coach Station DKK 201 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus11:40 AM 7h40 Chester, Gorse Stacks (Bus Interchange) 7:20 PM Leeds, Coach Station DKK 201 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus11:40 AM 7h10 Chester, Gorse Stacks (Bus Interchange) 6:50 PM Leeds - Eastgate Victoria F Bus Stop DKK 205 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Chester to Leeds:
A bus is DKK 57 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chester to Leeds costing on average DKK 252.
Other travel options to Leeds take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 40m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Chester and Leeds as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Chester station (CTR) and arrive in Leeds station (LDS).
- Buses mostly depart from Chester, Gorse Stacks (Bus Interchange) and arrive in Leeds - Eastgate Victoria F Bus Stop.
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express to go to Leeds by bus.
- Travel with Northern Rail, Transpennine Express, Transport for Wales to go to Leeds by train.
- 0 direct buses per day with National Express.
- 2 direct trains per day with Northern Rail.
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