How to travel from Sheffield to Chester

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Compare train and bus for Sheffield to Chester

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Sheffield to Chester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of lei162 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 18m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of lei162, while a train costs an average of lei162.

Distance: 60 miles (97 km)

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Driving

lei162

Average price

Cheapest

lei128

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

2h 18m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 48m

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Additional time*

1h 58m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

Northern Rail

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The cheapest way to travel from Sheffield to Chester is a bus with an average price of lei104.

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

A bus is lei58 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sheffield to Chester costing on average lei162.

The fastest way to travel from Sheffield to Chester is by train with an average journey time of 2h 18m.

Other travel options to Chester take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 18m.

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

Travel options
from Sheffield to Chester

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBus
    11:50 AM5h40
    Sheffield
    5:30 PMChester
    lei1071One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBus
    11:50 AM5h40
    Sheffield
    5:30 PMChester
    lei1071One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Northern Rail
    10:14 AM3h46
    Sheffield
    2:00 PMChester
    lei2691One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBus
    12:15 PM6h15
    Sheffield
    6:30 PMChester
    lei1131One-way
    0 transfers
  • East Midlands Railway
    8:59 AM3h58
    Sheffield
    12:57 PMChester
    lei2101One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Sheffield 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 Sheffield to Chester.

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There are 2 options to travel between Sheffield and Chester including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Sheffield to Chester is a bus with an average price of lei104.

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

A bus is lei58 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sheffield to Chester costing on average lei162.

The fastest way to travel from Sheffield to Chester is by train with an average journey time of 2h 18m.

Other travel options to Chester take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 18m.

The distance from Sheffield to Chester is approximately 60 miles (97 km).
The average frequency per day from Sheffield to Chester is:
  • Around 7 trains per day.
  • Around 1 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Sheffield 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 Sheffield to Chester:
  • Trains mostly depart from Sheffield station (SHF) and arrive in Chester station (CTR).
  • Buses mostly depart from Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange and arrive in Chester, Gorse Stacks (Bus Interchange).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Sheffield to Chester, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Northern Rail, East Midlands Railway, Transpennine Express, Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast, east_midlands_trains, Cross Country, Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express to go to Chester by train.
Omio customers who travel from Sheffield 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.
Most travelers need at least three days in Chester to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Chester, you can explore Chester Zoo, one of the UK's largest zoos, and the Grosvenor Museum with its local history exhibits. Enjoy the scenic River Dee with a walk or boat trip. Visit Storyhouse for theatre, cinema, and library experiences. Discover military history at the Cheshire Military Museum. Don't miss Chester Cathedral's stunning architecture, the Chester Roman Amphitheatre, the medieval Chester City Walls, the iconic Eastgate Clock, and The Rows for unique shopping experiences.
To fully experience Chester, two to three days are ideal. This allows time to explore its historic attractions, such as the Roman walls, Chester Cathedral, and the historic Rows, as well as enjoy its shops and dining options.

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