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How to get fromGateshead to Chesterby train, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Newcastle to Newton-le-Willowstrain train Newcastle - Liverpool Lime Street
    4h 11m
    £56–93

  2. Drive  167.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Gateshead to Chestercar car 167.3 mi
    3h 16m
    £42–61

  3. Fly to Liverpool

    1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane NCL - LPL
    6h 14m
    £82–220

  4. Fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane NCL - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain train
    6h 13m
    £75–212

Gateshead to Chester by train

Calendar132Weekly Trains
Duration4h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket£56Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 190.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 11m

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

TransPennine Express operates a train from Newcastle to Newton-le-Willows hourly. Tickets cost £45–80 and the journey takes 3h 7m. Alternatively, easyJet, Ryanair, and two other airlines fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Liverpool (LPL) 3 times a day.

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