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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Blackpool is to drive which costs £16 - £24 and takes 1h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chester to Blackpool is to drive which takes 1h 28m and costs £16 - £24.

Is there a direct bus between Chester and Blackpool?

No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Blackpool. However, there are services departing from Bull & Stirrup and arriving at National Express Coach Facility via Queen Square Bus Station and Aintree Festival Zone Package. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Chester and Blackpool?

No, there is no direct train from Chester to Blackpool. However, there are services departing from Chester and arriving at Blackpool North via Warrington Bank Quay and Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 43m.

How far is it from Chester to Blackpool?

The distance between Chester and Blackpool is 62 miles. The road distance is 67.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chester to Blackpool without a car is to train via Warrington Bank Quay which takes 1h 43m and costs £17 - £40.

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

It takes approximately 1h 43m to get from Chester to Blackpool, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chester to Blackpool bus from?

Chester to Blackpool bus services, operated by Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire, depart from Bull & Stirrup station.

Where do I catch the Chester to Blackpool train from?

Chester to Blackpool train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Chester station.

Train or bus from Chester to Blackpool?

The best way to get from Chester to Blackpool is to train via Warrington Bank Quay which takes 1h 43m and costs £17 - £40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £20 - £30 and takes 4h 48m.

Where does the Chester to Blackpool bus arrive?

Chester to Blackpool bus services, operated by Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire, arrive at Hood street station.

Where does the Chester to Blackpool train arrive?

Chester to Blackpool train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Warrington Bank Quay station.

Can I drive from Chester to Blackpool?

Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Blackpool is 67 miles. It takes approximately 1h 28m to drive from Chester to Blackpool.

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

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Chester to Blackpool - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train via Warrington Bank Quay
best
1. Take the train from Chester to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain
3. Take the train from Preston to Blackpool Northtrain
1h 43m
£17–40
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Hood streetbus 1 / ...
2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Blackpool Northtrain Liverpool Lime Street - Blackpool North
3h 52m
£10–31
Drive 66.9 mi
1. Drive from Chester to Blackpoolcar 66.9 mi
1h 28m
£17–24
Train
1. Take the train from Chester to Liverpool Central Loop Linetrain Chester - Chester / ...
2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Blackpool Northtrain Liverpool Lime Street - Blackpool North
2h 52m
£14–37
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bull & Stirrup to Hood streetbus 1
2. Take the bus from Aintree Festival Zone Package to National Express Coach Facilitybus Gn1
4h 48m
£21–30

Chester to Blackpool by train

232Weekly Trains

1h 43mAverage Duration

£17Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Chester to Blackpool.

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Distance: 61.9 mi
Duration: 1h 43m

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

You can take a train from Chester to Blackpool North via Warrington Bank Quay and Preston in around 1h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bull & Stirrup to National Express Coach Facility via Hood street, Queen Square Bus Station, Aintree Station, and Aintree Festival Zone Package in around 4h 48m.

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