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

The cheapest way to get from Oldham to Chester is to bus which costs £10 - £23 and takes 4h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Oldham to Chester is to drive which takes 54 min and costs £12 - £18.

Is there a direct bus between Oldham and Chester?

No, there is no direct bus from Oldham to Chester. However, there are services departing from John Street and arriving at Chester Bus Interchange via Manchester Central Coach Station and Liverpool, Liverpool One. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Oldham and Chester?

No, there is no direct train from Oldham to Chester. However, there are services departing from Oldham King Street and arriving at Chester via Manchester Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 8m.

How far is it from Oldham to Chester?

The distance between Oldham and Chester is 47 miles. The road distance is 50.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Oldham to Chester without a car is to tram and train which takes 2h 8m and costs £16 - £35.

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

It takes approximately 2h 8m to get from Oldham to Chester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oldham to Chester bus from?

Oldham to Chester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Oldham to Chester train from?

Oldham to Chester train services, operated by Metrolink, depart from Oldham King Street station.

Where does the Oldham to Chester bus arrive?

Oldham to Chester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Liverpool, Liverpool One station.

Where does the Oldham to Chester train arrive?

Oldham to Chester train services, operated by Metrolink, arrive at Victoria station.

Can I drive from Oldham to Chester?

Yes, the driving distance between Oldham to Chester is 50 miles. It takes approximately 54 min to drive from Oldham to Chester.

Where can I stay near Chester?

There are 1105+ hotels available in Chester.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Oldham to Chester by tram, 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.

Tram, train
best
1. Take the tram from Oldham King Street to Victoriatram Pink Line / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Chestertrain Leeds - Chester / ...
2h 8m
£17–32
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus 170 / ...
2. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Chester Bus Interchangebus Ukn21 / ...
4h 15m
£11–23
Drive 50 mi
1. Drive from Oldham to Chestercar 50 mi
54 min
£13–18
Tram, train via East Didsbury
1. Take the tram from Oldham King Street to East Didsburytram Pink Line
2. Take the train from East Didsbury to Chestertrain Manchester Airport - Holyhead / ...
3h 5m
£22–36

Oldham to Chester by tram and train

102Weekly Services

2h 8mAverage Duration

£17Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Oldham to Chester.

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Distance: 46.3 mi
Duration: 2h 8m

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

You can take a bus from John Street to Chester Bus Interchange via Piccadilly Gardens, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Liverpool, Liverpool One in around 4h 15m.

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