How to travel from Leeds to Chester

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Compare train and bus for Leeds to Chester

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leeds to Chester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 11m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $10, and a train costs an average of $10.

Distance: 69 miles (112 km)

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Driving

$25

Average price

Cheapest

$29

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

2h 41m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 11m

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30m

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1h 41m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

Northern Rail

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The cheapest way to travel from Leeds to Chester is a bus with an average price of $23 (€19).

This is compared to other travel options from Leeds to Chester:

A bus is $2 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeds to Chester costing on average $25 (€21).

The fastest way to travel from Leeds to Chester is by train with an average journey time of 2h 11m.

Other travel options to Chester take longer:

Bus takes on average 7h 8m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Leeds and Chester including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Leeds to Chester among Omio's users.

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from Leeds to Chester

How to get from Leeds to Chester by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from Leeds to Chester is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Northern RailG89193+Transpennine ExpressA29562+Transport for WalesW43718
    9:19 PM2h38
    Leeds station (LDS)
    11:57 PMChester station (CTR)
    $421One-way
    2 transfers

Cheapest

  • Northern RailG89193+Transpennine ExpressA29562+Transport for WalesW43718
    9:19 PM2h38
    Leeds station (LDS)
    11:57 PMChester station (CTR)
    $421One-way
    2 transfers

Fastest

  • Northern RailG89193+Transpennine ExpressA29562+Transport for WalesW43718
    9:19 PM2h38
    Leeds station (LDS)
    11:57 PMChester station (CTR)
    $421One-way
    2 transfers

Other options

  • Northern RailG89254+Transpennine ExpressA29399+Transport for WalesW43657
    7:12 PM2h45
    Leeds station (LDS)
    9:57 PMChester station (CTR)
    $421One-way
    2 transfers
  • Northern RailG89258+Transpennine ExpressA29398+Transport for WalesW43862
    8:12 PM2h48
    Leeds station (LDS)
    11:00 PMChester station (CTR)
    $421One-way
    2 transfers
  • Northern RailG89246+Transpennine ExpressA29401+Northern RailG85926
    5:12 PM3h23
    Leeds station (LDS)
    8:35 PMChester station (CTR)
    $421One-way
    2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Leeds to Chester

Travel to Chester easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Leeds to Chester.

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There are 2 options to travel between Leeds and Chester including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Leeds to Chester is a bus with an average price of $23 (€19).

This is compared to other travel options from Leeds to Chester:

A bus is $2 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeds to Chester costing on average $25 (€21).

The fastest way to travel from Leeds to Chester is by train with an average journey time of 2h 11m.

Other travel options to Chester take longer:

Bus takes on average 7h 8m.

The distance from Leeds to Chester is approximately 69 miles (112 km).
The average frequency per day from Leeds to Chester is:
  • Around 9 trains per day.
  • Around 1 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leeds and Chester as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Leeds to Chester:
  • Trains mostly depart from Leeds station (LDS) and arrive in Chester station (CTR).
  • Buses mostly depart from Leeds, Coach Station and arrive in Chester, Gorse Stacks (Bus Interchange).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Leeds to Chester, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Northern Rail, Transpennine Express, CrossCountry, Transport for Wales, Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express to go to Chester by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Leeds to Chester:
  • 2 direct trains per day with Northern Rail, Northern Trains Limited.
Omio customers who travel from Leeds to Chester often also extend their vacation to go to London, Manchester, Liverpool, London Euston (EUS), Edinburgh. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Chester and these popular destinations at a great price.

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