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

The cheapest way to get from Burnley to Chester is to drive which costs £14 - £22 and takes 1h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Burnley to Chester is to drive which takes 1h 17m and costs £14 - £22.

Is there a direct train between Burnley and Chester?

No, there is no direct train from Burnley to Chester. However, there are services departing from Burnley Manchester Road and arriving at Chester via Preston and Warrington Bank Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 10m.

How far is it from Burnley to Chester?

The distance between Burnley and Chester is 68 miles. The road distance is 61.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Burnley to Chester without a car is to train which takes 2h 10m and costs £21 - £55.

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

It takes approximately 2h 10m to get from Burnley to Chester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Burnley to Chester train from?

Burnley to Chester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Burnley Manchester Road station.

Where does the Burnley to Chester train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Burnley to Chester?

Yes, the driving distance between Burnley to Chester is 61 miles. It takes approximately 1h 17m to drive from Burnley to Chester.

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

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Where can I stay near Chester?

There are 988+ hotels available in Chester.

Burnley to Chester - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Burnley Manchester Road to Prestontrain
2. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Chestertrain
2h 10m
£22–51
Drive 60.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Burnley to Chestercar 60.7 mi
1h 17m
£15–22
Bus, train via Manchester
1. Take the bus from Mechanics Institute to Printworksbus X43
2. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Chestertrain Manchester Airport - Llandudno / ...
3h 10m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Todmorden Bus Stationbus 591
2. Take the train from Todmorden to Chestertrain Leeds - Chester
2h 55m

Burnley to Chester by train

126Weekly Trains

2h 10mAverage Duration

£22Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Burnley to Chester.

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Distance: 67.6 mi
Duration: 2h 10m

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

You can take a train from Burnley Manchester Road to Chester via Preston and Warrington Bank Quay in around 2h 10m.

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