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How to get fromAccrington to Chesterby train, bus, car, or tram

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Accrington to Prestontrain train
    2. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train
    3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Chestertrain train
    2h 16m
    £21–36

  2. Drive  57.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Accrington to Chestercar car 57.7 mi
    1h 10m
    £15–21

  3. Bus, line 100 bus

    1. Take the bus from Infant Street to Shudehill Interchangebus bus X41
    2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Warrington Bus Interchange Stand Nbus bus 100
    3. Take the bus from Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G to Chester Bus Interchangebus bus X30
    5h 35m

  4. Train via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Accrington to Manchester Victoriatrain train Blackburn - Tower Hill, Headbolt Lane / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Chestertrain train Leeds - Chester / ...
    2h 44m
    £24–44

  5. Line 464 bus, tram, train

    1. Take the bus from Infant Street to Rochdale Interchangebus bus 464
    2. Take the tram from Rochdale Town Centre to East Didsburytram tram
    3. Take the train from East Didsbury to Chestertrain train
    4h 55m

Accrington to Chester by train

Calendar226Weekly Trains
Duration2h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket£21Cheapest Price
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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 and Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G in around 5h 35m.

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