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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 train with prices starting from $5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 8m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $5, and a bus costs an average of $15.
Distance: 69 miles (112 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$24 Average price Cheapest | $25 Average price | $29 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 38m Average total duration Fastest 2h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 39m Average total duration 7h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 42m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental | |
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This is compared to other travel options from Chester to Leeds:
A train is $1 (€0.91) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Chester to Leeds costing on average $25 (€20).
Other travel options to Leeds take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 9m.
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.
L89020 · G89754+
W8468110:56 AM3h19Chester station (CTR)2:15 PMLeeds station (LDS)$421One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
L89020 · G89754+
W8468110:56 AM3h19Chester station (CTR)2:15 PMLeeds station (LDS)$421One-way2 transfers
Fastest
G89121+
W4374810:37 AM3h02Chester station (CTR)1:39 PMLeeds station (LDS)$791One-way1 transfer
Other options
G89121+
W43748+
A2936510:37 AM3h02Chester station (CTR)1:39 PMLeeds station (LDS)$791One-way2 transfers
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A29377+
G0052410:00 AM3h16Chester station (CTR)1:16 PMLeeds station (LDS)$791One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Chester to Leeds:
A train is $1 (€0.91) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Chester to Leeds costing on average $25 (€20).
Other travel options to Leeds take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 9m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 2 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, Coach Station.
- Travel with FlixBus, Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire to go to Leeds by bus.
- Travel with Northern Rail, Transpennine Express, Transport for Wales, Merseyrail, Transport for Wales, Northern Trains Limited to go to Leeds by train.
- 2 direct trains per day with Northern Rail, Northern Trains Limited.
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