What is the cheapest way to get from Chester to North Shields?

The cheapest way to get from Chester to North Shields is to bus which costs £28 - £45 and takes 8h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chester to North Shields?

The fastest way to get from Chester to North Shields is to drive which takes 3h 26m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Chester and North Shields?

No, there is no direct bus from Chester to North Shields. However, there are services departing from Chester Bus Interchange and arriving at Nile Street via Liverpool, Liverpool One, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and Monument Market Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Chester and North Shields?

No, there is no direct train from Chester to North Shields. However, there are services departing from Chester and arriving at North Shields via Newton-le-Willows and Monument. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.

How far is it from Chester to North Shields?

The distance between Chester and North Shields is 195 miles. The road distance is 172.5 miles.

How do I travel from Chester to North Shields without a car?

The best way to get from Chester to North Shields without a car is to train which takes 4h 38m and costs £50 - £100.

How long does it take to get from Chester to North Shields?

It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from Chester to North Shields, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chester to North Shields bus from?

Chester to North Shields bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Chester Bus Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Chester to North Shields train from?

Chester to North Shields train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Newton-le-Willows station.

Train, bus or fly from Chester to North Shields?

The best way to get from Chester to North Shields is to train which takes 4h 38m and costs £50 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £45 and takes 8h 16m, you could also fly, which costs £80 - £170 and takes 5h 26m.

Where does the Chester to North Shields bus arrive?

Chester to North Shields bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Liverpool, Liverpool One station.

Where does the Chester to North Shields train arrive?

Chester to North Shields train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Newcastle station.

Can I drive from Chester to North Shields?

Yes, the driving distance between Chester to North Shields is 173 miles. It takes approximately 3h 26m to drive from Chester to North Shields.

Where can I stay near North Shields?

There are 1972+ hotels available in North Shields.

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There are 5 ways to get from Chester to North Shields by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Newton-le-Willows to Newcastletrain Liverpool Lime Street - Newcastle
4h 38m
£54–98
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus
2. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 170 / ...
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Newcastle-Upon-Tynebus
8h 16m
£28–45
Drive 171.5 mi
1. Drive from Chester to North Shieldscar 171.5 mi
3h 26m
£43–62
Fly from Liverpool
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LPL - NCL
5h 26m
£81–162
Train to Manchester Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Newcastle (NCL)plane MAN - NCL
6h 12m
£75–195

Chester to North Shields by train, foot, and subway

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Distance: 193.6 mi
Duration: 4h 38m

What companies run services between Chester, England and North Shields, England?

TransPennine Express operates a train from Newton-le-Willows to Newcastle hourly. Tickets cost £45–80 and the journey takes 2h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Nile Street via Liverpool, Liverpool One, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, and Monument Market Street in around 8h 16m.

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