What is the cheapest way to get from Houghton-Le-Spring to Chester?

The cheapest way to get from Houghton-Le-Spring to Chester is to bus which costs £24 - £45 and takes 7h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from Houghton-Le-Spring to Chester?

The fastest way to get from Houghton-Le-Spring to Chester is to drive which takes 3h 3m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Houghton-Le-Spring and Chester?

No, there is no direct bus from Houghton-Le-Spring to Chester. However, there are services departing from Houghton-Le-Spring and arriving at Chester Bus Interchange via Sunderland Interchange, Leeds City Bus Station and Liverpool, Liverpool One. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 32m.

How far is it from Houghton-Le-Spring to Chester?

The distance between Houghton-Le-Spring and Chester is 182 miles. The road distance is 159.3 miles.

How do I travel from Houghton-Le-Spring to Chester without a car?

The best way to get from Houghton-Le-Spring to Chester without a car is to train which takes 4h 30m and costs £40 - £170.

How long does it take to get from Houghton-Le-Spring to Chester?

It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Houghton-Le-Spring to Chester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Houghton-Le-Spring to Chester bus from?

Houghton-Le-Spring to Chester bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Sunderland Interchange station.

Train or bus from Houghton-Le-Spring to Chester?

The best way to get from Houghton-Le-Spring to Chester is to train which takes 4h 30m and costs £40 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £45 and takes 7h 32m.

Where does the Houghton-Le-Spring to Chester bus arrive?

Houghton-Le-Spring to Chester bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leeds City Bus Station.

Can I drive from Houghton-Le-Spring to Chester?

Yes, the driving distance between Houghton-Le-Spring to Chester is 159 miles. It takes approximately 3h 3m to drive from Houghton-Le-Spring to Chester.

Where can I stay near Chester?

There are 961+ hotels available in Chester.

Houghton-Le-Spring to Chester - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Houghton-Le-Spring to Chester by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Durham to Newton-le-WillowsNewcastle - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the train from Newton-le-Willows to ChesterManchester Airport - Llandudno / ...
4h 30m
£40–162
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sunderland Interchange to Manchester Central Coach Station172
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to ChesterManchester Airport - Llandudno / ...
6h 22m
£18–60
Drive 158.4 mi
1. Drive from Houghton-Le-Spring to Chester158.4 mi
3h 3m
£40–58
Line 20 bus, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the bus from Houghton-Le-Spring to Sunderland Interchange
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Liverpool (LPL)NCL - LPL
3. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Chester
7h 4m
£72–150
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sunderland Interchange to Leeds City Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Liverpool, Liverpool One
3. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Chester Bus Interchange
7h 32m
£24–44
Fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Manchester Airport (MAN)NCL - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chester
7h 20m
£66–180

Houghton-Le-Spring to Chester by bus and train

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Distance: 181.2 mi
Duration: 4h 30m

What companies run services between Houghton-Le-Spring, England and Chester, England?

You can take a bus from Houghton Le Spring to Chester via Bus Station Stand E, Durham, and Newton-le-Willows in around 4h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Houghton-Le-Spring to Chester Bus Interchange via Sunderland Interchange, Leeds City Bus Station, and Liverpool, Liverpool One in around 7h 32m.

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