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

The cheapest way to get from Barrowford to Chester is to drive which costs £16 - £24 and takes 1h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Barrowford to Chester is to drive which takes 1h 16m and costs £16 - £24.

Is there a direct train between Barrowford and Chester?

No, there is no direct train from Barrowford to Chester. However, there are services departing from Nelson and arriving at Chester via Preston and Warrington Bank Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 39m.

How far is it from Barrowford to Chester?

The distance between Barrowford and Chester is 72 miles. The road distance is 67.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Barrowford to Chester without a car is to train which takes 2h 39m and costs £25 - £50.

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

It takes approximately 2h 39m to get from Barrowford to Chester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barrowford to Chester train from?

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

Where does the Barrowford to Chester train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Barrowford to Chester?

Yes, the driving distance between Barrowford to Chester is 67 miles. It takes approximately 1h 16m to drive from Barrowford to Chester.

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

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Where can I stay near Chester?

There are 1149+ hotels available in Chester.

Barrowford to Chester - 4 ways to travel via train, car, line 2 bus, and bus

There are 4 ways to get from Barrowford to Chester by train, car, bus, or tram

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 Nelson to Prestontrain
2. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Chestertrain
2h 39m
£25–48
Drive 67 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Barrowford to Chestercar 67 mi
1h 16m
£17–24
Line 2 bus, bus, train
1. Take the bus from Rushton Street to Bus Stationbus 2
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Todmorden Bus Stationbus 591
3. Take the train from Todmorden to Chestertrain
3h 49m
Bus, tram, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus X43
2. Take the tram from Shudehill to Manchester Airporttram
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
5h 10m

Barrowford to Chester by train

115Weekly Trains

2h 39mAverage Duration

£25Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Barrowford to Chester.

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Distance: 71.2 mi
Duration: 2h 39m

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

You can take a train from Nelson to Chester via Preston and Warrington Bank Quay in around 2h 39m.

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