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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Preston is to bus and line 310 bus which costs £8 - £15 and takes 4h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chester to Preston is to drive which takes 1h 2m and costs £12 - £19.

Is there a direct bus between Chester and Preston?

No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Preston. However, there are services departing from Chester Bus Interchange and arriving at Ring Way via Queen Square Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Chester and Preston?

No, there is no direct train from Chester to Preston. However, there are services departing from Chester and arriving at Preston via Warrington Bank Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 12m.

How far is it from Chester to Preston?

The distance between Chester and Preston is 45 miles. The road distance is 52.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chester to Preston without a car is to train which takes 1h 12m and costs £15 - £29.

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

It takes approximately 1h 12m to get from Chester to Preston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chester to Preston bus from?

Chester to Preston bus services, operated by Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire, depart from Chester Bus Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Chester to Preston train from?

Chester to Preston train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Chester station.

Train or bus from Chester to Preston?

The best way to get from Chester to Preston is to train which takes 1h 12m and costs £15 - £29. Alternatively, you can bus and line 310 bus, which costs £8 - £15 and takes 4h 54m.

Where does the Chester to Preston bus arrive?

Chester to Preston bus services, operated by Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire, arrive at Queen Square station.

Where does the Chester to Preston train arrive?

Chester to Preston train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Warrington Bank Quay station.

Can I drive from Chester to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Preston is 52 miles. It takes approximately 1h 2m to drive from Chester to Preston.

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

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Where can I stay near Preston?

There are 2305+ hotels available in Preston.

Chester to Preston - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, line 310 bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Chester to Preston by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Chester to Warrington Bank Quaytrain Holyhead - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
1h 12m
£16–29
Bus, line 310 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Queen Squarebus 1 / ...
2. Take the bus from Queen Square Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 310
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Ring Waybus 2A
4h 54m
£9–15
Drive 52 mi
1. Drive from Chester to Prestoncar 52 mi
1h 2m
£13–19

Chester to Preston by train

224Weekly Trains

1h 12mAverage Duration

£16Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Chester to Preston.

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Distance: 44.6 mi
Duration: 1h 12m

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

You can take a train from Chester to Preston via Warrington Bank Quay in around 1h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Ring Way via Queen Square, Queen Square Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 4h 54m.

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