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Compare train and bus for York to Chester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from York to Chester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $21 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 5m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $21, while a train costs an average of $46.
Distance: 91 miles (147 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$46 Average price | $21 Average price Cheapest | $38 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 5m Average total duration Fastest 2h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 7m Average total duration 4h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 10m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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Compare the available ways to get from York to Chester, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from York to Chester:
A bus is $25 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from York to Chester costing on average $46.
Other travel options to Chester take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 7m.
Tickets start at around $46 compared to roughly $38 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$8. The journey takes 2h 35m versus 2h 10m 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 York to Chester
How to get from York to Chester by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from York to Chester is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
G88969 · G8909510:24 AM 3h37 York station (YRK) 2:01 PM Chester station (CTR) $32 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- G88969 · G89095
10:24 AM 3h37 York station (YRK) 2:01 PM Chester station (CTR) $32 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
- C24587+G89095
11:21 AM 2h40 York station (YRK) 2:01 PM Chester station (CTR) $47 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
- G88978 · G89102
12:24 PM 3h37 York station (YRK) 4:01 PM Chester station (CTR) $32 1 One-way 1 transfer - G89009 · G89089
6:24 PM 3h38 York station (YRK) 10:02 PM Chester station (CTR) $32 1 One-way 1 transfer - G88965 · G89092
9:24 AM 3h37 York station (YRK) 1:01 PM Chester station (CTR) $35 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from York to Chester:
A bus is $25 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from York to Chester costing on average $46.
Other travel options to Chester take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 7m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between York and Chester as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from York station (YRK) and arrive in Chester station (CTR).
- Buses mostly depart from York, Train Station and arrive in Liverpool, Liverpool One.
- Travel with National Express to go to Chester by bus.
- Travel with Transpennine Express, Northern Rail to go to Chester by train.
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