How much does a train ticket cost from Leeds to Chester?

The cheapest train tickets from Leeds to Chester start from £13. The average price for this train route is around £21. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Leeds to Chester?

The average train journey time from Leeds to Chester is 2h 21m, covering a distance of 69 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 2h 18m and is operated by Northern .

Which train operators serve the Leeds to Chester route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 2 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Leeds to Chester?

The earliest train from Leeds to Chester departs at 07:42. And the latest train departs at 19:43.

Train Leeds to Chester from £12

Next train departures

Next departures from Leeds to Chester on 15 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	07:42	Leeds	2h 19m	10:01	Chester	CheapestFastest
	Train	15:42	Leeds	2h 27m	18:09	Chester	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Monday at 21:01 GMT.

Compare 3 ways to travel from Leeds to Chester

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Chester. The journey takes about 7 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just £17, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

7h 10mAverage duration

70 milesDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£17 - £35	Average duration7h 10m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£13 - £55	Average duration2h 21m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£11 - £11	Average duration1h 40m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Northern

4/526 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness4.5

Cleanliness5

WiFi3.2

Based on 26 reviews, the company was rated 4 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the cleanliness but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Northern ticket prices on this trip start at £13

GB train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, RegioJet, FlixTrain, Amtrak Acela

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Leeds to Chester by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from Leeds to Chester?
The cheapest train tickets from Leeds to Chester start from £13. The average price for this train route is around £21. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Leeds to Chester?
The average train journey time from Leeds to Chester is 2h 21m, covering a distance of 69 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 2h 18m and is operated by Northern.
Which train operators serve the Leeds to Chester route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 2 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Leeds to Chester?
The earliest train from Leeds to Chester departs at 07:42. And the latest train departs at 19:43.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

10/12

£25

11/12

£20

Today

£16

13/12

£15

14/12

No data

15/12

£20

16/12

£16

17/12

£17

The cheapest trip from Leeds to Chester was searched and found on 13 Dec 2025 with a price of £15

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Leeds to Chester as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £15 to £52 for a train ticket from Leeds to Chester based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £15, which is on 2025-12-13.