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How to get fromChester to Rawtenstallby train, bus, car or tram

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester VictoriatrainChester - Leeds / ...
    2. Take the bus from Printworks to Bus stationbusX43
    1h 45m
  2. Drive 52.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chester to Rawtenstallcar52.8 mi
    1h 1m
    £13–19
  3. Train, tram, line 464 bus

    1. Take the train from Chester to East Didsburytrain
    2. Take the tram from East Didsbury to Rochdale Town Centretram
    3. Take the bus from Rochdale Interchange to Bus Stationbus464
    3h 49m

Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Chester to Rawtenstall. However, you can take the train to Manchester Victoria, walk to Printworks, then take the bus to Bus station. Alternatively, you can drive from Chester to Rawtenstall in around 1h 1m.

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