4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Leeds to Chester
Cheapest price
£28
Average price
£28
Fastest journey
7 h
Average duration
7 h
Buses per day
1
Distance
112 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Leeds to Chester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Leeds to Chester will cost around £28 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £28.
Of the 1 buses that leave Leeds for Chester every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 112 km distance in an average of 7 h but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h .
The slowest buses will take 7 h and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Travel Information
Compare train and coach 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 coach with prices starting from £11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 8m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £11, and a train costs an average of £8.
Distance: 112 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£16 Average Price Cheapest | £19 Average Price |
6h 52m Average total duration 6h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 38m Average total duration Fastest 2h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Leeds to Chester bus times
The table below shows live departures for Leeds to Chester coaches for today, Saturday 28 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 17:45 Leeds | 4h10 | 21:55 Chester | 0 changesdirect | |
| 19:30 Leeds | 3h50 | 23:20 Chester | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sunday 1 March | |||||
| 11:30 Leeds | 7h00 | 18:30 Chester | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Leeds to Chester
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Buses from Leeds to Chester run on average 2 times per day, taking around 6h 22m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £11 but you can travel from only £8 by train.
The earliest coach runs at 00:30, the last at 23:30. The fastest coach covers the 112 km distance in 3h 50m.
Distance 112 km |
Average bus duration 6h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price £11 |
Buses per day 2 |
Fastest bus 3h 50m |
First bus 00:30 |
Last bus 23:30 |
Buses from Leeds to Chester
Travelling from Leeds Coach Station to Chester is easy with the National Express service connecting these two northern cities. Usually, the service is direct, taking as little as 3 hours 5 minutes. Occasionally, passengers will have to change buses in Liverpool, in which case the service takes just over 4 hours. National Express runs buses from Leeds to Chester seven days a week at a rate of roughly four buses a day. The earliest service leaves Leeds around 7:15 a.m. while the final bus of the day departs mid-evening, getting into Chester just after midnight. Chester benefits from a new bus station called Gorse Stacks in the city centre.
FAQs: Leeds to Chester coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Leeds to Chester by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Chester, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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