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How to get fromBolton to Chesterby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Bolton to Chester by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Bolton to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Blackpool North - Manchester Airport / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Chestertrain train Manchester Airport - Holyhead / ...
    1h 45m
    £19–36

  2. Drive 39.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Bolton to Chestercar car 39.5 mi
    1h
    £10–14

  3. Line 582 bus, line 34 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to Leigh Bus Stationbus bus 582
    2. Take the bus from Leigh Bus Station to Newton-le-Willows Interchangebus bus 34
    3. Take the train from Newton-le-Willows to Chestertrain train
    2h 16m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Bolton to Chestertaxi taxi 39.5 mi
    1h
    £100–120

  5. Train via Manchester Oxford Road

    1. Take the train from Bolton to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain train Southport - Manchester Oxford Road / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Chestertrain train Manchester Airport - Holyhead / ...
    1h 54m
    £19–33

  6. Line 582 bus, line 19 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Bolton Shopping Park to Leigh Bus Stationbus bus 582
    2. Take the bus from Leigh Bus Station to Warrington Bus Interchange Stand Mbus bus 19 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G to Chester Bus Interchangebus bus X30
    3h 35m

Bolton to Chester by train

Calendar254Weekly Trains
Duration1h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket£19Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 50.8 mi
  • Duration: 1h 45m

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

You can take a train from Bolton to Chester via Manchester Piccadilly in around 1h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bolton Shopping Park to Chester Bus Interchange via Leigh Bus Station and Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G in around 3h 35m.

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