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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Seaham is to bus which costs £20 - £45 and takes 7h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chester to Seaham is to drive which takes 2h 57m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Chester and Seaham?

No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Seaham. However, there are services departing from Chester Bus Interchange and arriving at New Strangford Road via Liverpool, Liverpool One, Leeds City Bus Station and Sunderland Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Chester and Seaham?

No, there is no direct train from Chester to Seaham. However, there are services departing from Chester and arriving at Seaham via Manchester Victoria and York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.

How far is it from Chester to Seaham?

The distance between Chester and Seaham is 179 miles. The road distance is 163.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chester to Seaham without a car is to train which takes 4h 47m and costs £40 - £85.

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

It takes approximately 4h 47m to get from Chester to Seaham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chester to Seaham bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Chester to Seaham train from?

Chester to Seaham train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Chester station.

Train or bus from Chester to Seaham?

The best way to get from Chester to Seaham is to train which takes 4h 47m and costs £40 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £20 - £45 and takes 7h 28m.

Where does the Chester to Seaham bus arrive?

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

Where does the Chester to Seaham train arrive?

Chester to Seaham train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Manchester Victoria station.

Can I drive from Chester to Seaham?

Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Seaham is 163 miles. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Chester to Seaham.

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

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Where can I stay near Seaham?

There are 1800+ hotels available in Seaham.

Chester to Seaham - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane

There are 6 ways to get from Chester to Seaham by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Victoria
2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to York
3. Take the train from York to Seaham
4h 47m
£44–83
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Liverpool, Liverpool One
2. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Leeds City Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Sunderland Interchange
7h 28m
£21–42
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester AirportLlandudno - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Sunderland Interchange172
6h 48m
£34–76
Drive 162.5 mi
1. Drive from Chester to Seaham162.5 mi
2h 57m
£40–58
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Chester to Liverpool South Parkway
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Newcastle (NCL)LPL - NCL
6h 33m
£65–130
Train, line 65 bus
1. Take the train from Newton-le-Willows to DurhamLiverpool Lime Street - Newcastle
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stand E to New Strangford Road65
5h 26m
£46–123

Chester to Seaham by train

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Map of how to get from Chester to Seaham.

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Distance: 178.1 mi
Duration: 4h 47m

What companies run services between Chester, England and Seaham, County Durham, England?

You can take a train from Chester to Seaham via Manchester Victoria and York in around 4h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to New Strangford Road via Liverpool, Liverpool One, Leeds City Bus Station, and Sunderland Interchange in around 7h 28m.

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