There are 2 ways to get from Durham to Chester by train or car
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Durham to Chester by train
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The cheapest way to get from Durham to Chester is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 3h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Durham to Chester is to drive which takes 3h 3m and costs £35 - £55.
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 15m.
The distance between Durham and Chester is 174 miles. The road distance is 153.6 miles.
The best way to get from Durham to Chester without a car is to train which takes 3h 15m and costs £50 - £110.
It takes approximately 3h 15m to get from Durham to Chester, including transfers.
Durham to Chester train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Durham station.
Durham to Chester train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Newton-le-Willows station.
Yes, the driving distance between Durham to Chester is 154 miles. It takes approximately 3h 3m to drive from Durham to Chester.
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What companies run services between Durham, England and Chester, England?
TransPennine Express operates a train from Durham to Newton-le-Willows hourly. Tickets cost £45–100 and the journey takes 2h 22m.
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- tpecustomer.relations@tpexpress.co.uk
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Durham to Newton-le-Willows
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–100
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
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