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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Nottingham is to bus which costs £15 - £40 and takes 5h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chester to Nottingham is to drive which takes 1h 50m and costs £21 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Chester and Nottingham?

No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Nottingham station. However, there are services departing from Chester Bus Interchange and arriving at Broad Marsh Bus Station via Pool Meadow Bus Station and St Margaret's Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Chester and Nottingham?

No, there is no direct train from Chester to Nottingham. However, there are services departing from Chester and arriving at Nottingham via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 3m.

How far is it from Chester to Nottingham?

The distance between Chester and Nottingham is 88 miles. The road distance is 87.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chester to Nottingham without a car is to train which takes 3h 3m and costs £35 - £65.

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

It takes approximately 3h 3m to get from Chester to Nottingham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chester to Nottingham bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Chester to Nottingham train from?

Chester to Nottingham train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Crewe station.

Train or bus from Chester to Nottingham?

The best way to get from Chester to Nottingham is to train which takes 3h 3m and costs £35 - £65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £15 - £40 and takes 5h 7m.

Where does the Chester to Nottingham bus arrive?

Chester to Nottingham bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Coventry station.

Where does the Chester to Nottingham train arrive?

Chester to Nottingham train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Nottingham station.

Can I drive from Chester to Nottingham?

Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Nottingham is 87 miles. It takes approximately 1h 50m to drive from Chester to Nottingham.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Chester to Nottingham?

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Where can I stay near Nottingham?

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Chester to Nottingham - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Crewe to Nottinghamtrain Crewe - Lincoln Central / ...
3h 3m
£37–64
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Coventrybus Ukn21
2. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus 230 / ...
5h 7m
£15–39
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Foregate Street Stop DD to Bus Stationbus 84
2. Take the train from Kidsgrove to Nottinghamtrain Crewe - Lincoln Central / ...
4h 46m
£30–48
Drive 86.8 mi
1. Drive from Chester to Nottinghamcar 86.8 mi
1h 50m
£22–31

Chester to Nottingham by train

95Weekly Trains

3h 3mAverage Duration

£37Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Chester to Nottingham.

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Distance: 87.1 mi
Duration: 3h 3m

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

East Midlands Railways operates a train from Crewe to Nottingham hourly. Tickets cost £30–50 and the journey takes 1h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Broad Marsh Bus Station via Pool Meadow Bus Station and St Margaret's Bus Station in around 5h 7m.

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