What is the cheapest way to get from Barnard Castle to Chester?

The cheapest way to get from Barnard Castle to Chester is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 27m.

What is the fastest way to get from Barnard Castle to Chester?

The fastest way to get from Barnard Castle to Chester is to drive which takes 2h 27m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Barnard Castle and Chester?

No, there is no direct bus from Barnard Castle to Chester. However, there are services departing from Galgate - Commercial Hotel and arriving at Chester Bus Interchange via Dolphin Centre, Manchester Airport The Station and Liverpool, Liverpool One. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 35m.

How far is it from Barnard Castle to Chester?

The distance between Barnard Castle and Chester is 136 miles. The road distance is 134 miles.

How do I travel from Barnard Castle to Chester without a car?

The best way to get from Barnard Castle to Chester without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 36m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Barnard Castle to Chester?

It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Barnard Castle to Chester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barnard Castle to Chester bus from?

Barnard Castle to Chester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Dolphin Centre station.

Where does the Barnard Castle to Chester bus arrive?

Barnard Castle to Chester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Airport The Station.

Can I drive from Barnard Castle to Chester?

Yes, the driving distance between Barnard Castle to Chester is 134 miles. It takes approximately 2h 27m to drive from Barnard Castle to Chester.

Where can I stay near Chester?

There are 258+ hotels available in Chester.

Barnard Castle to Chester - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 84 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Barnard Castle to Chester by bus, train, 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.

Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Galgate - Stand B to Blackhall Roadbus 572
2. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Warrington Bank Quaytrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
4h 36m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dolphin Centre to Manchester Airport The Stationbus 177
2. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus
3. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Chester Bus Interchangebus
7h 35m
£31–62
Line 84 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Galgate - Commercial Hotel to Tubwell Rowbus 84
2. Take the train from Darlington to Newton-le-Willowstrain Newcastle - Liverpool Lime Street
4h 50m
Drive 133.2 mi
1. Drive from Barnard Castle to Chestercar 133.2 mi
2h 27m
£33–47

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Barnard Castle to Chester.

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Distance: 135.5 mi
Duration: 4h 36m

What companies run services between Barnard Castle, England and Chester, England?

You can take a bus from Galgate - Commercial Hotel to Chester Bus Interchange via Tubwell Row, Dolphin Centre, Manchester Airport The Station, and Liverpool, Liverpool One in around 7h 35m.

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