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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 an average ticket price of $29 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 41m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $29, while a train costs an average of $29.
Distance: 69 miles (112 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$29 Average price Cheapest | $29 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 41m Average total duration Fastest 2h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Leeds to Chester:
A bus is $12 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeds to Chester costing on average $44.
Other travel options to Chester take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 8m.
Tickets start at around $44 compared to roughly $29 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-14.54. The journey takes 2h 8m versus 1h 41m 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 Leeds to Chester
How to get from Leeds to Chester by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Leeds to Chester is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
11:05 AM6h25Leeds5:30 PMChester$211One-way0 transfers
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- 11:05 AM6h25Leeds5:30 PMChester$211One-way0 transfers
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- 11:05 AM6h25Leeds5:30 PMChester$211One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Leeds to Chester:
A train is $0.40 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Leeds to Chester costing on average $29.
Other travel options to Chester take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 30m.
- 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.
- 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).
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Chester by bus.
- Travel with Transpennine Express, Northern Rail, Transport for Wales to go to Chester by train.
- 0 direct buses per day with National Express.
- 2 direct trains per day with Northern Rail.
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