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

The cheapest way to get from Durham to Chester is to bus which costs £30 - £70 and takes 6h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Durham to Chester is to drive which takes 3h 3m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct train between Durham and Chester?

No, there is no direct train from Durham to Chester. However, there are services departing from Durham and arriving at Chester via Newton-le-Willows. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 22m.

How far is it from Durham to Chester?

The distance between Durham and Chester is 174 miles. The road distance is 153.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Durham to Chester without a car is to train which takes 3h 22m and costs £60 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 3h 22m to get from Durham to Chester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Durham to Chester train from?

Durham to Chester train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Durham station.

Train or bus from Durham to Chester?

The best way to get from Durham to Chester is to train which takes 3h 22m and costs £60 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £70 and takes 6h 3m.

Where does the Durham to Chester train arrive?

Durham to Chester train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Newton-le-Willows station.

Can I drive from Durham to Chester?

Yes, the driving distance between Durham to Chester is 154 miles. It takes approximately 3h 3m to drive from Durham to Chester.

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

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Where can I stay near Chester?

There are 676+ hotels available in Chester.

Durham to Chester - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Durham to Newton-le-Willowstrain Newcastle - Liverpool Lime Street
2. Take the train from Newton-le-Willows to Chestertrain Manchester Airport - Llandudno / ...
3h 22m
£63–107
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sutton Street to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 177
2. Take the bus from Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G to Chester Bus Interchangebus X30
6h 3m
£30–68
Drive 152.7 mi
1. Drive from Durham to Chestercar 152.7 mi
3h 3m
£38–54

Durham to Chester by train

122Weekly Trains

3h 22mAverage Duration

£63Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Durham to Chester.

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Distance: 172.5 mi
Duration: 3h 22m

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

You can take a train from Durham to Chester via Newton-le-Willows in around 3h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sutton Street to Chester Bus Interchange via Manchester Central Coach Station, Manchester Piccadilly, Warrington Central, and Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G in around 6h 3m.

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