There are 7 ways to get from Horwich to Chester by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Line 575 bus, train
best- Take the bus from The Crown to Wigan Bus Stationbus 575
- Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Chestertrain Manchester Airport - Llandudno / ...
2h 3mDrive 39.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Horwich to Chestercar 39.9 mi
1h£10–15Train
- Take the train from Blackrod to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain Blackpool North - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Chestertrain Manchester Airport - Llandudno / ...
2h 3m£16–39Line 575 bus, bus, train
- Take the bus from Mottram Street to Wigan Bus Stationbus 575
- Take the bus from Wigan Bus Station to Newton-le-Willows Rail Stationbus 360
- Take the train from Newton-le-Willows to Chestertrain
2h 37mTaxi
- Take the taxi from Horwich to Chestertaxi 39.9 mi
1h£100–120Line 575 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Mottram Street to Wigan Bus Stationbus 575
- Take the bus from Wigan Bus Station to Warrington Bus Interchange Stand Fbus 360
- Take the bus from Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G to Chester Bus Interchangebus X30
3h 52mLine 516 bus, line 19 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Albert Street to Leigh Bus Stationbus 516
- Take the bus from Leigh Bus Station to Warrington Bus Interchange Stand Mbus 19 / ...
- Take the bus from Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G to Chester Bus Interchangebus X30
4h 5m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Horwich to Chester is to drive which costs £9 - £15 and takes 1h.
The fastest way to get from Horwich to Chester is to drive which takes 1h and costs £9 - £15.
No, there is no direct bus from Horwich to Chester. However, there are services departing from Mottram Street and arriving at Chester Bus Interchange via Wigan Bus Station and Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Horwich to Chester. However, there are services departing from Blackrod and arriving at Chester via Manchester Oxford Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 3m.
The distance between Horwich and Chester is 39 miles. The road distance is 40.1 miles.
The best way to get from Horwich to Chester without a car is to line 575 bus and train which takes 2h 3m and costs .
It takes approximately 2h 3m to get from Horwich to Chester, including transfers.
Horwich to Chester bus services, operated by Bee Network, depart from Mottram Street station.
Horwich to Chester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Blackrod station.
The best way to get from Horwich to Chester is to train which takes 2h 3m and costs £16 - £40. Alternatively, you can line 575 bus and bus, which costs and takes 3h 52m.
What companies run services between Horwich, England and Chester, England?
You can take a train from Blackrod to Chester via Manchester Oxford Road in around 2h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mottram Street to Chester Bus Interchange via Wigan Bus Station and Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G in around 3h 52m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Warrington Bank Quay to Chester
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–12
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Manchester Oxford Road to Chester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–26
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Newton-le-Willows to Chester
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–12
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Warrington Bank Quay to Chester
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–8
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Blackrod to Manchester Oxford Road
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–13
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Newton-le-Willows to Chester
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–8
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 161 244 1000
- hello@beenetwork.com
- Website
- traveline.info
Bus from The Crown to Wigan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Schedules at
- https://tfgm.com/
Bus from Mottram Street to Wigan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Schedules at
- https://tfgm.com/
Bus from Albert Street to Leigh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- https://tfgm.com/
- Phone
- +44 344 800 44 11
- customer.services@arriva.co.uk
- Website
- arrivabus.co.uk
Bus from Wigan Bus Station to Newton-le-Willows Rail Station
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/
- Adult Single All Zone
- £3
Bus from Wigan Bus Station to Warrington Bus Interchange Stand F
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/
- Adult Single All Zone
- £3
Bus from Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G to Chester Bus Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/
- Adult Single All Zone
- £0
Bus from Wigan Bus Station to Newton-le-Willows Rail Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- https://www.warringtonsownbuses.co.uk/
Bus from Wigan Bus Station to Warrington Bus Interchange Stand F
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- https://www.warringtonsownbuses.co.uk/
Bus from Leigh Bus Station to Warrington Bus Interchange Stand M
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://www.warringtonsownbuses.co.uk/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Estimated price
- £100–120
Orbit Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1204 465 555
- Website
- orbit.taxi
Bradshawgate Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1204 861 010
Bolton Black Cabs
- Phone
- +44 7903 565 024
Premier Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1942 244 424
Hindley Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1942 253 535
Crusader Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1942 49 49 49
Bluestar Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1942 24 24 24
- Website
- wigantaxis.co.uk
Rainbow Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1942 711 441
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More Questions & Answers
Horwich to Chester bus services, operated by Bee Network, arrive at Wigan Bus Station.
Horwich to Chester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Manchester Oxford Road station.
Yes, the driving distance between Horwich to Chester is 40 miles. It takes approximately 1h to drive from Horwich to Chester.
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