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

The cheapest way to get from Congleton to Chester is to drive which costs £8 - £12 and takes 46 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Congleton to Chester is to drive which takes 46 min and costs £8 - £12.

Is there a direct bus between Congleton and Chester?

No, there is no direct bus from Congleton to Chester. However, there are services departing from Antrobus Street and arriving at The Bars via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Congleton and Chester?

No, there is no direct train from Congleton to Chester. However, there are services departing from Congleton and arriving at Chester via Kidsgrove and Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 21m.

How far is it from Congleton to Chester?

The distance between Congleton and Chester is 35 miles. The road distance is 33.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Congleton to Chester without a car is to train which takes 1h 21m and costs £16 - £30.

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

It takes approximately 1h 21m to get from Congleton to Chester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Congleton to Chester bus from?

Congleton to Chester bus services, operated by D&G Bus, depart from Antrobus Street station.

Where do I catch the Congleton to Chester train from?

Congleton to Chester train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Kidsgrove station.

Train or bus from Congleton to Chester?

The best way to get from Congleton to Chester is to train which takes 1h 21m and costs £16 - £30. Alternatively, you can line 38 bus and bus, which costs and takes 2h 31m.

Where does the Congleton to Chester bus arrive?

Congleton to Chester bus services, operated by D&G Bus, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Congleton to Chester train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Congleton to Chester?

Yes, the driving distance between Congleton to Chester is 34 miles. It takes approximately 46 min to drive from Congleton to Chester.

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

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Where can I stay near Chester?

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Congleton to Chester - 5 ways to travel via train, line 38 bus, car, and taxi

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

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 Kidsgrove to CreweNewark Castle - Crewe / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to ChesterCrewe - Chester / ...
1h 21m
£16–30
Drive 33.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Congleton to Chester33.4 mi
46 min
£9–12
Line 38 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Railway Station38
2. Take the train from Crewe to ChesterCrewe - Chester / ...
1h 26m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Congleton to Chester33.4 mi
46 min
£85–110
Line 38 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Antrobus Street to Bus Station42 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to The Bars84
2h 31m

Congleton to Chester by train

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Distance: 35 mi
Duration: 1h 21m

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

You can take a train from Congleton to Chester via Kidsgrove and Crewe in around 1h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Antrobus Street to The Bars via Bus Station in around 2h 31m.

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