What is the cheapest way to get from Accrington to Chester?

The cheapest way to get from Accrington to Chester is to drive which costs £14 - £21 and takes 1h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Accrington to Chester?

The fastest way to get from Accrington to Chester is to drive which takes 1h 10m and costs £14 - £21.

Is there a direct bus between Accrington and Chester?

No, there is no direct bus from Accrington to Chester. However, there are services departing from Infant Street and arriving at Chester Bus Interchange via Piccadilly Gardens and Coop Live. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Accrington and Chester?

No, there is no direct train from Accrington to Chester. However, there are services departing from Accrington and arriving at Chester via Preston and Warrington Bank Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 17m.

How far is it from Accrington to Chester?

The distance between Accrington and Chester is 62 miles. The road distance is 58 miles.

How do I travel from Accrington to Chester without a car?

The best way to get from Accrington to Chester without a car is to train which takes 2h 17m and costs £21 - £45.

How long does it take to get from Accrington to Chester?

It takes approximately 2h 17m to get from Accrington to Chester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Accrington to Chester bus from?

Accrington to Chester bus services, operated by The Blackburn Bus Company, depart from Infant Street station.

Where do I catch the Accrington to Chester train from?

Accrington to Chester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Accrington station.

Train or bus from Accrington to Chester?

The best way to get from Accrington to Chester is to train which takes 2h 17m and costs £21 - £45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 2m.

Where does the Accrington to Chester bus arrive?

Accrington to Chester bus services, operated by The Blackburn Bus Company, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the Accrington to Chester train arrive?

Accrington to Chester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Preston station.

Can I drive from Accrington to Chester?

Yes, the driving distance between Accrington to Chester is 58 miles. It takes approximately 1h 10m to drive from Accrington to Chester.

How do I get a train ticket from Accrington to Chester?

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Where can I stay near Chester?

There are 1079+ hotels available in Chester.

Accrington to Chester - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Accrington to Chester by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Accrington to Prestontrain
2. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Chestertrain
2h 17m
£22–41
Drive 57.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Accrington to Chestercar 57.7 mi
1h 10m
£15–21
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Infant Street to Printworksbus X41
2. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Chestertrain Manchester Airport - Holyhead / ...
3h 25m
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Accrington to Manchester Victoriatrain Blackburn - Tower Hill, Headbolt Lane / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Chestertrain Leeds - Chester / ...
2h 45m
£28–52
Bus
1. Take the bus from Infant Street to Shudehill Interchangebus X41
2. Take the bus from Coop Live to Chester Bus Interchangebus Mc1
5h 2m

Accrington to Chester by train

220Weekly Trains

2h 17mAverage Duration

£22Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Accrington to Chester.

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Distance: 61.7 mi
Duration: 2h 17m

What companies run services between Accrington, England and Chester, England?

You can take a train from Accrington to Chester via Preston and Warrington Bank Quay in around 2h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Infant Street to Chester Bus Interchange via Shudehill Interchange, Piccadilly Gardens, Philips Park Cemetery, and Coop Live in around 5h 2m.

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