What is the cheapest way to get from Middlesbrough to Chester?

The cheapest way to get from Middlesbrough to Chester is to bus which costs £22 - £55 and takes 6h 27m.

What is the fastest way to get from Middlesbrough to Chester?

The fastest way to get from Middlesbrough to Chester is to drive which takes 2h 37m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Middlesbrough and Chester?

No, there is no direct bus from Middlesbrough station to Chester. However, there are services departing from Bus Station Stand 11 and arriving at Chester Bus Interchange via Leeds City Bus Station and Liverpool, Liverpool One. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Middlesbrough and Chester?

No, there is no direct train from Middlesbrough to Chester. However, there are services departing from Middlesbrough and arriving at Chester via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.

How far is it from Middlesbrough to Chester?

The distance between Middlesbrough and Chester is 160 miles. The road distance is 142.7 miles.

How do I travel from Middlesbrough to Chester without a car?

The best way to get from Middlesbrough to Chester without a car is to train which takes 4h 3m and costs £27 - £100.

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

It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from Middlesbrough to Chester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Middlesbrough to Chester bus from?

Middlesbrough to Chester bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station Stand 11.

Where do I catch the Middlesbrough to Chester train from?

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

Train or bus from Middlesbrough to Chester?

The best way to get from Middlesbrough to Chester is to train which takes 4h 3m and costs £27 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £55 and takes 6h 27m.

Where does the Middlesbrough to Chester bus arrive?

Middlesbrough to Chester bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leeds City Bus Station.

Where does the Middlesbrough to Chester train arrive?

Middlesbrough to Chester train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.

Can I drive from Middlesbrough to Chester?

Yes, the driving distance between Middlesbrough to Chester is 143 miles. It takes approximately 2h 37m to drive from Middlesbrough to Chester.

How do I get a train ticket from Middlesbrough to Chester?

Book your Middlesbrough to Chester train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Middlesbrough to Chester bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Chester?

There are 961+ hotels available in Chester.

Middlesbrough to Chester - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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 Middlesbrough to Manchester PiccadillyRedcar Central - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to ChesterManchester Airport - Llandudno / ...
4h 3m
£27–99
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Express Lounge to Manchester Airport The Station172
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to ChesterManchester Airport - Llandudno / ...
5h 16m
£20–61
Drive 141.9 mi
1. Drive from Middlesbrough to Chester141.9 mi
2h 37m
£36–52
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stand 11 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
6h 27m
£23–51

Middlesbrough to Chester by train

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4h 3mAverage Duration

£27Cheapest Price

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Distance: 159.1 mi
Duration: 4h 3m

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

You can take a train from Middlesbrough to Chester via Manchester Piccadilly in around 4h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station Stand 11 to Chester Bus Interchange via Leeds City Bus Station and Liverpool, Liverpool One in around 6h 27m.

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