There are 5 ways to get from Middlesbrough to Chester by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Middlesbrough to Manchester Piccadillytrain Redcar Central - Manchester Airport / ...
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Chestertrain Manchester Airport - Llandudno / ...
3h 53m£31–79Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Middlesbrough to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus Uk930
- Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Chester Bus Interchangebus Ukn21 / ...
6h 10m£15–27Bus, train
- Take the bus from Bus Station Express Lounge to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 172
- Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Chestertrain Manchester Airport - Llandudno / ...
4h 14m£36–50Drive 141.9 mi
- Drive from Middlesbrough to Chestercar 141.9 mi
2h 39m£35–51Train via Manchester
- Take the train from Middlesbrough to Manchester Victoriatrain Redcar Central - Manchester Airport / ...
- Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Chestertrain Leeds - Chester / ...
4h 7m£31–67
Middlesbrough to Chester by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Middlesbrough to Chester is to bus which costs £15 - £28 and takes 6h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Middlesbrough to Chester is to drive which takes 2h 39m and costs £35 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Middlesbrough to Chester. However, there are services departing from Middlesbrough and arriving at Chester Bus Interchange via Liverpool, Liverpool One. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.
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 3h 53m.
The distance between Middlesbrough and Chester is 160 miles. The road distance is 142.7 miles.
The best way to get from Middlesbrough to Chester without a car is to train which takes 3h 53m and costs £30 - £80.
It takes approximately 3h 53m to get from Middlesbrough to Chester, including transfers.
Middlesbrough to Chester bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Middlesbrough station.
Middlesbrough to Chester train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Middlesbrough station.
The best way to get from Middlesbrough to Chester is to train which takes 3h 53m and costs £30 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £15 - £28 and takes 6h 10m.
What companies run services between Middlesbrough, England and Chester, England?
You can take a train from Middlesbrough to Chester via Manchester Piccadilly in around 3h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Middlesbrough to Chester Bus Interchange via Liverpool, Liverpool One in around 6h 10m.
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- tpecustomer.relations@tpexpress.co.uk
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Middlesbrough to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–60
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Standard
- £24–35
- 1st Class
- £45–60
Train from Middlesbrough to Manchester Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £23–60
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Standard
- £23–35
- 1st Class
- £45–60
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Chester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–22
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Anytime Day Single
- £15–22
Train from Manchester Oxford Road to Chester
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–22
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Anytime Day Single
- £15–22
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Chester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–11
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Standard
- £7–11
Train from Manchester Victoria to Chester
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–10
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Standard
- £7–10
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bus Station Express Lounge to Manchester Central Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £20–29
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Middlesbrough to Liverpool, Liverpool One
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £13–23
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Chester Bus Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £2–5
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Middlesbrough to Chester bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Liverpool, Liverpool One station.
Middlesbrough to Chester train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Middlesbrough to Chester is 143 miles. It takes approximately 2h 39m to drive from Middlesbrough to Chester.
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