There are 3 ways to get from Chester to Durham (Land) by train or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Newton-le-Willows to Darlingtontrain Liverpool Lime Street - Newcastle
6h 26m£46–86Drive 146.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chester to Durham (Land)car 146.3 mi
2h 45m£37–53Train via Manchester
- Take the train from Chester to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Middlesbroughtrain
- Take the train from Middlesbrough to Bishop Aucklandtrain
7h 43m£56–100
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chester to Durham (Land) is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 2h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Chester to Durham (Land) is to drive which takes 2h 45m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct train from Chester to Durham (Land). However, there are services departing from Chester and arriving at Bishop Auckland via Newton-le-Willows and Darlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 26m.
The distance between Chester and Durham (Land) is 173 miles. The road distance is 147.2 miles.
The best way to get from Chester to Durham (Land) without a car is to train which takes 6h 26m and costs £45 - £90.
It takes approximately 6h 26m to get from Chester to Durham (Land), including transfers.
Chester to Durham (Land) train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Newton-le-Willows station.
Chester to Durham (Land) train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Darlington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Durham (Land) is 147 miles. It takes approximately 2h 45m to drive from Chester to Durham (Land).
There are 1462+ hotels available in Durham (Land).
What companies run services between Chester, England and Durham (Land), England?
TransPennine Express operates a train from Newton-le-Willows to Darlington hourly. Tickets cost £35–65 and the journey takes 2h 32m.
Train from Newton-le-Willows to Darlington
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Middlesbrough
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- TransPennine Express
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Chester to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–22
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Chester to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–24
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Middlesbrough to Bishop Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–16
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
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