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Compare bus and train 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 prices starting from €16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 51m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €16, and a train costs an average of €21.
Distance: 91 miles (147 km)
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€34 Average price | €20 Average price Cheapest |
3h 21m Average total duration Fastest 2h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 33m Average total duration 5h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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How to get from York to Chester by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from York to Chester is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from York to Chester:
A bus is $6 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from York to Chester costing on average $27 (€21).
Other travel options to Chester take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 7m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between York and Chester as scheduled services by bus and train 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, Rail Station and arrive in Ellesmere Port, Cheshire Oaks (Outlet Village).
- Travel with Northern Rail (3), TransPennine Express, first_transpennine_express to go to Chester by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Chester by bus.
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