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 9m.

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 9m 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 Hanover Street, Manchester Central Coach Station and Liverpool, Liverpool One. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.

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 16m.

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 16m and costs £24 - £45.

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

It takes approximately 2h 16m 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 16m and costs £24 - £45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 10m.

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 9m 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 955+ 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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Accrington to Preston
2. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quay
3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Chester
2h 16m
£24–44
Drive 57.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Accrington to Chester57.7 mi
1h 9m
£15–21
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Infant Street to PrintworksX41
2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to ChesterLeeds - Chester / ...
3h 9m
Bus, train via Manchester
1. Take the bus from Infant Street to PrintworksX41
2. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to ChesterManchester Airport - Llandudno / ...
3h 16m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Infant Street to Shudehill InterchangeX41
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Liverpool, Liverpool One171 / ...
3. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Chester Bus Interchange
5h 10m

Accrington to Chester by train

231Weekly Trains

2h 16mAverage Duration

£24Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Accrington to Chester.

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Distance: 61.7 mi
Duration: 2h 16m

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 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Infant Street to Chester Bus Interchange via Shudehill Interchange, Hanover Street, Charlotte Street, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Liverpool, Liverpool One in around 5h 10m.

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