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 £24 - £50 and takes 8h 5m.

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 23m 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 Station and Monument Market Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 5m.

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 Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.

How far is it from Chester to North Shields?

The distance between Chester and North Shields is 204 miles. The road distance is 173.5 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 5h 10m and costs £55 - £100.

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

It takes approximately 5h 10m 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 5h 10m and costs £55 - £100. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £90 - £220 and takes 5h 43m, you could also bus, which costs £24 - £50 and takes 8h 5m.

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 174 miles. It takes approximately 3h 23m to drive from Chester to North Shields.

Where can I stay near North Shields?

There are 2017+ hotels available in North Shields.

Chester to North Shields - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 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
5h 10m
£57–100
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 Station to John Dobson Streetbus
8h 5m
£25–46
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Victoriatrain Chester - Leeds / ...
2. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Newcastle-Upon-Tynebus Uk073
6h 49m
£30–48
Drive 172.5 mi
1. Drive from Chester to North Shieldscar 172.5 mi
3h 23m
£43–62
Fly from Liverpool
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LPL - NCL
5h 43m
£90–214
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 10m
£89–197

Chester to North Shields by train, foot, and bus

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Distance: 203.1 mi
Duration: 5h 10m

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 3h 8m. Alternatively, easyJet, Ryanair, and two other airlines fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Newcastle (NCL) twice daily.

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