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

The cheapest way to get from Northampton to Chester is to bus which costs £12 - £21 and takes 3h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Northampton to Chester is to train which takes 2h 19m and costs £30 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Northampton and Chester?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Northampton Town Centre and arriving at Chester Bus Interchange. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Northampton and Chester?

No, there is no direct train from Northampton to Chester. However, there are services departing from Northampton and arriving at Chester via Milton Keynes Central and Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 19m.

How far is it from Northampton to Chester?

The distance between Northampton and Chester is 145 miles. The road distance is 125.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Northampton to Chester without a car is to train which takes 2h 19m and costs £30 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 2h 19m to get from Northampton to Chester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Northampton to Chester bus from?

Northampton to Chester bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Northampton Town Centre station.

Where do I catch the Northampton to Chester train from?

Northampton to Chester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Milton Keynes Central station.

Train or bus from Northampton to Chester?

The best way to get from Northampton to Chester is to train which takes 2h 19m and costs £30 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £12 - £21 and takes 3h 45m.

Where does the Northampton to Chester bus arrive?

Northampton to Chester bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Chester Bus Interchange station.

Where does the Northampton to Chester train arrive?

Northampton to Chester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Northampton to Chester?

Yes, the driving distance between Northampton to Chester is 125 miles. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from Northampton to Chester.

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

Book your Northampton to Chester train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Northampton to Chester bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Chester?

There are 1079+ hotels available in Chester.

Northampton to Chester - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Northampton 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 Milton Keynes Central to Crewetrain London Euston - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2h 19m
£31–123
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Northampton Town Centre to Chester Bus Interchangebus Ukn21
3h 45m
£12–21
Drive 124.7 mi
1. Drive from Northampton to Chestercar 124.7 mi
2h 20m
£31–44
Train via Coventry
1. Take the train from Northampton to Coventrytrain
2. Take the train from Coventry to Staffordtrain
3. Take the train from Stafford to Chestertrain
3h 36m
£42–88
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Northampton to Birmingham New Streettrain London Euston - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Chestertrain Birmingham International - Llandudno Junction / ...
4h 2m
£47–102

Northampton to Chester by train

265Weekly Trains

2h 19mAverage Duration

£31Cheapest Price

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Distance: 144.4 mi
Duration: 2h 19m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Milton Keynes Central to Crewe hourly. Tickets cost £35–65 and the journey takes 1h 9m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Northampton Town Centre to Chester Bus Interchange once daily. Tickets cost £12–21 and the journey takes 3h 45m.

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