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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Wellingborough is to bus which costs £14 - £24 and takes 4h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chester to Wellingborough is to drive which takes 2h 25m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Chester and Wellingborough?

No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Wellingborough. However, there are services departing from Chester Bus Interchange and arriving at Church Street Interchange via Northampton Bus Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Chester and Wellingborough?

No, there is no direct train from Chester to Wellingborough. However, there are services departing from Chester and arriving at Wellingborough via Crewe, Nuneaton, Leicester and Kettering. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.

How far is it from Chester to Wellingborough?

The distance between Chester and Wellingborough is 135 miles. The road distance is 134 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chester to Wellingborough without a car is to train via Leicester which takes 3h 31m and costs £50 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 3h 31m to get from Chester to Wellingborough, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chester to Wellingborough bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Chester to Wellingborough train from?

Chester to Wellingborough train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Crewe station.

Train or bus from Chester to Wellingborough?

The best way to get from Chester to Wellingborough is to train via Leicester which takes 3h 31m and costs £50 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £14 - £24 and takes 4h 39m.

Where does the Chester to Wellingborough bus arrive?

Chester to Wellingborough bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Northampton Town Centre station.

Where does the Chester to Wellingborough train arrive?

Chester to Wellingborough train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Nuneaton station.

Can I drive from Chester to Wellingborough?

Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Wellingborough is 134 miles. It takes approximately 2h 25m to drive from Chester to Wellingborough.

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

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Where can I stay near Wellingborough?

There are 189+ hotels available in Wellingborough.

Chester to Wellingborough - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Chester to Wellingborough by train, bus, or car

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

Train via Leicester
best
1. Take the train from Crewe to Nuneatontrain
2. Take the train from Nuneaton to Leicestertrain
3. Take the train from Leicester to Ketteringtrain
3h 31m
£54–108
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Northampton Town Centrebus Ukn21
4h 39m
£14–24
Drive 133.2 mi
1. Drive from Chester to Wellingboroughcar 133.2 mi
2h 25m
£34–48
Train
1. Take the train from Chester to Birmingham New Streettrain Holyhead - Birmingham International / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Northamptontrain Birmingham New Street - London Euston / ...
4h 31m
£51–107
Bus via Birmingham Airport (BHX)
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to B'ham Airport Bus Terminalbus 551
2. Take the bus from B'ham Airport Bus Terminal to Coach Parkbus 707
6h 56m
£28–65

Chester to Wellingborough by train

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3h 31mAverage Duration

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Distance: 133.7 mi
Duration: 3h 31m

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

You can take a train from Chester to Wellingborough via Crewe, Nuneaton, Leicester, and Kettering in around 3h 31m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Northampton Town Centre once daily. Tickets cost £12–21 and the journey takes 3h 35m.

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