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Compare train for Doncaster to Chester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Doncaster to Chester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £55 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 2m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £55, while a train costs an average of £55.
Distance: 122 km
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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£55 Average Price Cheapest | £25 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 2m Average total duration Fastest 2h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 10m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Tickets start at around £55 compared to roughly £25 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -£29. The journey takes 2h 32m 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 Doncaster to Chester
How to get to Chester from Doncaster by train, bus, flight or ferry.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Doncaster to Chester is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
9:452h45Doncaster12:30Chester£401One-way1 change
Cheapest
- 9:452h45Doncaster12:30Chester£401One-way1 change
Fastest
- 9:452h45Doncaster12:30Chester£401One-way1 change
Other options
- 19:422h49Doncaster22:31Chester£401One-way1 change
- 13:412h54Doncaster16:35Chester£401One-way1 change
- 15:412h54Doncaster18:35Chester£401One-way1 change
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FAQs: Doncaster 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 Doncaster to Chester.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Doncaster and Chester as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Coaches mostly depart from Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange and arrive in Chester, Gorse Stacks (Bus Interchange).
- Trains mostly depart from Doncaster station (DON) and arrive in Chester station (CTR).
- Travel with Northern Rail, Transpennine Express to go to Chester by train.
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