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 - £80 and takes 6h 43m.

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 bus between Durham and Chester?

No, there is no direct bus from Durham to Chester. However, there are services departing from Sutton Street and arriving at Chester Bus Interchange via Manchester Central Coach Station and Liverpool, Liverpool One. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 43m.

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 54m.

How far is it from Durham to Chester?

The distance between Durham and Chester is 178 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 54m and costs £60 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 3h 54m to get from Durham to Chester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Durham to Chester bus from?

Durham to Chester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sutton Street station.

Where do I catch the Durham to Chester train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Durham to Chester?

The best way to get from Durham to Chester is to train which takes 3h 54m and costs £60 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £80 and takes 6h 43m, you could also fly, which costs £80 - £180 and takes 5h 54m.

Where does the Durham to Chester bus arrive?

Durham to Chester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.

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

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Where can I stay near Chester?

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There are 4 ways to get from Durham to Chester by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Durham to Newton-le-Willowstrain Newcastle - Liverpool Lime Street
3h 54m
£63–108
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sutton Street to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 177
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus 170 / ...
3. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Chester Bus Interchangebus
6h 43m
£32–77
Drive 152.7 mi
1. Drive from Durham to Chestercar 152.7 mi
3h 3m
£38–54
Fly
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Liverpool (LPL)plane NCL - LPL
5h 54m
£81–172

Durham to Chester by train

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Distance: 176.9 mi
Duration: 3h 54m

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

TransPennine Express operates a train from Durham to Newton-le-Willows hourly. Tickets cost £50–95 and the journey takes 2h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sutton Street to Chester Bus Interchange via Manchester Central Coach Station and Liverpool, Liverpool One in around 6h 43m.

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