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It takes an average of 4h 15m to travel from Skipton to Chester by train, over a distance of around 63 miles (102 km). There are normally 39 trains per day travelling from Skipton to Chester and tickets for this journey start from £16.90 when you book in advance.
| First train | 05:44 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 23:15 | |
| Departure station | Skipton | |
| Arrival station | Chester | |
| Journey time | From 2h 46m | |
| Distance | 63 miles (102 km) | |
| Frequency | 39 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £16.90 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, London North Eastern Railway, Transport for Wales |
Taking the train from Skipton to Chester in 2 hours 46 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Skipton to Chester? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 4 hours 15 minutes to travel the 63 miles (102 km) from Skipton to Chester by train, although you can get there in as little as 2 hours 46 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 39 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 1 change along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast or Transport for Wales to Chester. As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.
Book train tickets from Skipton to Chester in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £16.90. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Chester by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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