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How to get fromChester to Lakesby train, bus or car

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

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  1. Train, line 516 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Chester to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train
    2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train
    3. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Windermeretrain train
    4. Take the bus from Bus Rail Interchange to Foulstep crossroadsbus bus 516
    4h 48m
    £37–118
  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Llandudno - Manchester Airport / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
    5h 40m
    £25–71
  3. Train, line 555 bus, line 516 bus

    1. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Lancastertrain train
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 555
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Foulstep crossroadsbus bus 516
    5h 24m
    £35–62
  4. Drive 107.8 mi

    1. Drive from Chester to Lakescar car 107.8 mi
    1h 59m
    £27–38

Chester to Lakes by train, bus, and foot

Calendar70Weekly Services
Duration4h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket£37Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a train from Chester to Lakes via Manchester Piccadilly, Oxenholme Lake District, Windermere, Bus Rail Interchange, and Foulstep crossroads in around 5h 40m.

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