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Deva Roman Experience
Interactive museum exploring Roman Chester with artefacts, reconstructions and family-friendly displays that bring Deva’s military past to life.
Cheapest price
£10
Average price
£25
Fastest journey
2 h 1 m
Average duration
2 h 1 m
Trains per day
24
Distance
112 km
The best way to find a cheap train 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 £25 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £10.
Of the 24 trains that leave Leeds for Chester every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 112 km distance in an average of 2 h 1 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 1 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 2 m 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.
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C24429Omio 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 prices starting from £8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 11m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £8, and a coach costs an average of £11.
Distance: 112 km
Most popular Train | Coach |
|---|---|
£19 Average Price Cheapest | £22 Average Price |
2h 41m Average total duration Fastest 2h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 26m Average total duration 5h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
The table below shows live departures for Leeds to Chester trains for today, Wednesday 19 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G15926+ G89080 | On time 8:00 Leeds station (LDS) | 2h01 | 10:01 Chester station (CTR) | 1 change | |
C24945+ G38403 | On time 8:30 Leeds station (LDS) | 2h19 | 10:49 Chester station (CTR) | 1 change | |
G89084 | 8:42 Leeds station (LDS) | 2h19 | 11:01 Chester station (CTR) | 0 changesdirect | |
C24392+ G89084 | On time 9:00 Leeds station (LDS) | 2h01 | 11:01 Chester station (CTR) | 1 change | |
G16013+ G38405 | On time 9:30 Leeds station (LDS) | 2h21 | 11:51 Chester station (CTR) | 1 change | |
G16013+ C07947 | On time 9:30 Leeds station (LDS) | 2h27 | 11:57 Chester station (CTR) | 1 change | |
G89086 | 9:42 Leeds station (LDS) | 2h19 | 12:01 Chester station (CTR) | 0 changesdirect | |
C24399+ G89086 | On time 10:00 Leeds station (LDS) | 2h01 | 12:01 Chester station (CTR) | 1 change | |
C24952+ G38409 | On time 10:30 Leeds station (LDS) | 2h19 | 12:49 Chester station (CTR) | 1 change | |
G89092 | On time 10:42 Leeds station (LDS) | 2h19 | 13:01 Chester station (CTR) | 0 changesdirect | |
G15923+ G89092 | On time 11:00 Leeds station (LDS) | 2h01 | 13:01 Chester station (CTR) | 1 change | |
G15923+ C07959 | On time 11:00 Leeds station (LDS) | 2h27 | 13:27 Chester station (CTR) | 1 change | |
C24954+ G38413 | On time 11:30 Leeds station (LDS) | 2h19 | 13:49 Chester station (CTR) | 1 change | |
G89095 | On time 11:42 Leeds station (LDS) | 2h19 | 14:01 Chester station (CTR) | 0 changesdirect | |
G15930+ G89095 | On time 12:00 Leeds station (LDS) | 2h01 | 14:01 Chester station (CTR) | 1 change | |
G15930+ C07967 | On time 12:00 Leeds station (LDS) | 2h27 | 14:27 Chester station (CTR) | 1 change | |
G15907+ G38415 | On time 12:30 Leeds station (LDS) | 2h19 | 14:49 Chester station (CTR) | 1 change | |
G89098 | On time 12:42 Leeds station (LDS) | 2h19 | 15:01 Chester station (CTR) | 0 changesdirect | |
C24407+ G89098 | On time 13:00 Leeds station (LDS) | 2h01 | 15:01 Chester station (CTR) | 1 change | |
G15922+ G38417 | On time 13:30 Leeds station (LDS) | 2h19 | 15:49 Chester station (CTR) | 1 change | |
G89102 | On time 13:42 Leeds station (LDS) | 2h19 | 16:01 Chester station (CTR) | 0 changesdirect | |
G15927+ G89102 | On time 14:00 Leeds station (LDS) | 2h01 | 16:01 Chester station (CTR) | 1 change | |
G15900+ G38389 | On time 14:30 Leeds station (LDS) | 2h19 | 16:49 Chester station (CTR) | 1 change | |
G89105 | On time 14:42 Leeds station (LDS) | 2h27 | 17:09 Chester station (CTR) | 0 changesdirect | |
G15872+ G89105 | On time 15:00 Leeds station (LDS) | 2h09 | 17:09 Chester station (CTR) | 1 change | |
G15872+ G38349 | On time 15:00 Leeds station (LDS) | 2h33 | 17:33 Chester station (CTR) | 1 change | |
C24965+ G38393 | On time 15:30 Leeds station (LDS) | 2h19 | 17:49 Chester station (CTR) | 1 change | |
G89075 | On time 15:42 Leeds station (LDS) | 2h27 | 18:09 Chester station (CTR) | 0 changesdirect | |
C25022+ G89075 | On time 16:00 Leeds station (LDS) | 2h09 | 18:09 Chester station (CTR) | 1 change | |
C24969+ G38398 | On time 16:30 Leeds station (LDS) | 2h20 | 18:50 Chester station (CTR) | 1 change | |
C24969+ C08003 | 16:30 Leeds station (LDS) | 2h26 | 18:56 Chester station (CTR) | 1 change | |
G89078 | On time 16:42 Leeds station (LDS) | 2h27 | 19:09 Chester station (CTR) | 0 changesdirect | |
G15882+ G89078 | On time 17:00 Leeds station (LDS) | 2h09 | 19:09 Chester station (CTR) | 1 change | |
W85301+ G38892 · G38371 | On time 17:05 Leeds station (LDS) | 2h43 | 19:48 Chester station (CTR) | 2 changes | |
C24972+ G38401 | On time 17:30 Leeds station (LDS) | 2h20 | 19:50 Chester station (CTR) | 1 change | |
G89082 | 17:42 Leeds station (LDS) | 2h20 | 20:02 Chester station (CTR) | 0 changesdirect | |
G15867+ G89082 | On time 18:01 Leeds station (LDS) | 2h01 | 20:02 Chester station (CTR) | 1 change | |
C24975+ G38421 | On time 18:30 Leeds station (LDS) | 2h18 | 20:48 Chester station (CTR) | 1 change | |
G89100 | On time 18:42 Leeds station (LDS) | 2h27 | 21:09 Chester station (CTR) | 0 changesdirect | |
G15884+ G89100 | On time 19:00 Leeds station (LDS) | 2h09 | 21:09 Chester station (CTR) | 1 change | |
G15884+ C08017 | On time 19:00 Leeds station (LDS) | 2h27 | 21:27 Chester station (CTR) | 1 change | |
W85319+ W44831 · G38650 | On time 19:05 Leeds station (LDS) | 2h39 | 21:44 Chester station (CTR) | 2 changes | |
C24979+ G38407 | On time 19:30 Leeds station (LDS) | 2h21 | 21:51 Chester station (CTR) | 1 change | |
G89089 | 19:42 Leeds station (LDS) | 2h20 | 22:02 Chester station (CTR) | 0 changesdirect | |
C24429+ G89089 | On time 20:00 Leeds station (LDS) | 2h02 | 22:02 Chester station (CTR) | 1 change | |
C24429+ C08021 | On time 20:00 Leeds station (LDS) | 2h27 | 22:27 Chester station (CTR) | 1 change | |
C24980+ G38411 | On time 20:30 Leeds station (LDS) | 2h18 | 22:48 Chester station (CTR) | 1 change | |
C24641+ G85956 | On time 20:45 Leeds station (LDS) | 2h52 | 23:37 Chester station (CTR) | 1 change | |
C24984+ G38424 | On time 21:10 Leeds station (LDS) | 2h42 | 23:52 Chester station (CTR) | 1 change | |
G89263 · G85962 | On time 21:12 Leeds station (LDS) | 3h29 | 0:41 Chester station (CTR) | 1 change | |
W84766+ G89074 | 6:00 Leeds station (LDS) | 2h09 | 8:09 Chester station (CTR) | 1 change | |
G16008+ G38394 | 6:30 Leeds station (LDS) | 2h19 | 8:49 Chester station (CTR) | 1 change | |
G89076 | 6:42 Leeds station (LDS) | 2h20 | 9:02 Chester station (CTR) | 0 changesdirect | |
G15928+ G89076 | 7:00 Leeds station (LDS) | 2h02 | 9:02 Chester station (CTR) | 1 change | |
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Trains from Leeds to Chester run on average 9 times per day, taking around 2h 11m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £8 if you book in advance.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 02:12, the last at 23:30. The fastest train covers the 112 km distance in 2h 16m.
Distance 112 km |
Average train duration 2h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price £8 |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 2h 16m |
First train 2:12 |
Last train 23:30 |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 21 days |
Discover the best of Chester — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Chester trip today.
Interactive museum exploring Roman Chester with artefacts, reconstructions and family-friendly displays that bring Deva’s military past to life.
Museum in a former mill on the River Dee, covering Chester’s social history, period rooms and local stories from Roman times onward.
Museum inside Chester Castle tracing regional regiments through uniforms, medals and campaigns in a compact but informative setting.
Chester’s two-level covered walkways lined with historic shopfronts, ideal for browsing architecture and experiencing the city’s character.
Pleasant riverside promenade beside the Dee, popular for walks, boat views and access to bridges, green spaces and the old city centre.
Victorian park near the river with broad lawns, mature trees, bandstand and a peaceful setting for a break from the busy city centre.
A crumbly local cheese from Cheshire, often served on bread or in recipes. It is one of England’s oldest recorded cheeses and closely tied to the county.
A traditional fruit loaf linked with nearby Cheshire and the North West, made with dried fruit and spice, often sliced and buttered for tea.
A historic English pudding of suet pastry filled with meat and onion. It is a hearty regional comfort dish long found in Cheshire pubs and homes.
Elegant restaurant focused on modern British cooking and tasting menus. A refined choice for a special meal in central Chester.
Long-established local favourite for hearty breakfasts, lunches and baked goods. Relaxed café atmosphere in the centre of Chester.
Well-known riverside and city-centre restaurant serving modern British food with steaks, grills and cocktails in a stylish but relaxed setting.
Moderate for the UK: hotels and dining are cheaper than London, but tourist areas can feel pricey. Buses are reasonable, while central stays cost more in peak season.
Restaurants: 10-12.5% if service is not included. Taxis: round up or tip about 10%. Cafés and pubs: tipping is optional, though small change is appreciated for table service.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Leeds to Chester by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Chester, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Leeds to Chester trains use the Leeds to Chester station pair. Use this guide to compare Leeds and Chester train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Leeds has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Bagel Factory, Caffè Nero, KFC, Leon, McDonald's, The Pasty Shop, Starbucks, Pret a Manger, JD Wetherspoon, Delice de France
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are located in the West Footbridge and South Concourse.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 04:45 - 23:59, Sun: 06:45 - 22:30. Information desks are located on the North Concourse near the Wellington Street entrance. Open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
Luggage storage is located on the main concourse. Services provided by Excess Baggage Co, open daily from 08:00 until 21:00. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Leeds: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Leeds: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Leeds: There are elevators or level access to all platforms in the whole station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
Nearby hotels include DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Leeds City Center, The Queens Hotel, Leeds Marriott Hotel.
Bramley (West Yorks) is 6 km from Leeds city centre. Public transport options include:
Bramley (West Yorks) has practical services for this route, including Parking, Accessibility and Lost and Found Office.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Bramley (West Yorks): Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bramley (West Yorks): Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category B station, Station is unstaffed. wheelchair customers using platform 2 (Bradford, Manchester bound) should be aware that the access to the platform is via a busy road that has no dropped kerbs and a narrow ramped path and entrance onto the platform. Platform 1 (Leeds, Selby) has good level access, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Burley Park is 2 km from Leeds city centre. Public transport options include:
Burley Park has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Burley Park.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Burley Park: Parking, Taxis.
Available at Burley Park: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Burley Park: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category B station, Persons in wheelchairs can gain easy access onto both platforms. However to get onto the Harrogate bound platform you have to go a long way round it will take approx 5-7 minutes, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Cards Only - No Cash Accepted, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Chester is 1 km from Chester city centre. Public transport options include:
Chester has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Chester.
ATMs are available at Chester.
Ticket office support is available at Chester. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from information point, Helpline Contact: 03333 211202, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Chester: Parking, WC.
Available at Chester: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Chester: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A. Step free access is available to all platforms via lifts, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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