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

The cheapest way to get from Peterborough to Chester is to bus which costs £16 - £35 and takes 8h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Peterborough to Chester is to drive which takes 2h 45m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Peterborough and Chester?

No, there is no direct bus from Peterborough to Chester. However, there are services departing from Queensgate Bus Stn and arriving at Chester Bus Interchange via (Corby) George Street Stop A and Coach Park. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Peterborough and Chester?

No, there is no direct train from Peterborough to Chester. However, there are services departing from Peterborough and arriving at Chester via Nuneaton and Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.

How far is it from Peterborough to Chester?

The distance between Peterborough and Chester is 153 miles. The road distance is 134.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Peterborough to Chester without a car is to train via Crewe which takes 3h 8m and costs £30 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 3h 8m to get from Peterborough to Chester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Peterborough to Chester bus from?

Peterborough to Chester bus services, operated by Stagecoach Midlands, depart from Queensgate Bus Stn station.

Where do I catch the Peterborough to Chester train from?

Peterborough to Chester train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Peterborough station.

Train or bus from Peterborough to Chester?

The best way to get from Peterborough to Chester is to train via Crewe which takes 3h 8m and costs £30 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £16 - £35 and takes 8h 2m.

Where does the Peterborough to Chester bus arrive?

Peterborough to Chester bus services, operated by Stagecoach Midlands, arrive at (Corby) George Street Stop A station.

Where does the Peterborough to Chester train arrive?

Peterborough to Chester train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Nuneaton station.

Can I drive from Peterborough to Chester?

Yes, the driving distance between Peterborough to Chester is 135 miles. It takes approximately 2h 45m to drive from Peterborough to Chester.

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

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Where can I stay near Chester?

There are 975+ hotels available in Chester.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Peterborough 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 via Crewe
best
1. Take the train from Peterborough to NuneatonStansted Airport - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Nuneaton to CreweLondon Euston - Stockport / ...
3h 8m
£30–107
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Queensgate Bus Stn to (Corby) George Street Stop AX4
2. Take the bus from (Corby) George Street Stop A to Northampton Bus InterchangeX4
3. Take the bus from Coach Park to Chester Bus Interchange
8h 2m
£16–34
Drive 134 mi
1. Drive from Peterborough to Chester134 mi
2h 45m
£33–48
Train
1. Take the train from Peterborough to Birmingham New StreetStansted Airport - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to ChesterBirmingham International - Chester / ...
4h 42m
£36–109
Train #2
1. Take the train from Peterborough to StockportNorwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the train from Stockport to ChesterManchester Piccadilly - Chester / ...
4h 53m
£33–138

Peterborough to Chester by train

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Map of how to get from Peterborough to Chester.

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Distance: 151.9 mi
Duration: 3h 8m

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

You can take a train from Peterborough to Chester via Nuneaton and Crewe in around 3h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Queensgate Bus Stn to Chester Bus Interchange via (Corby) George Street Stop A, Northampton Bus Interchange, and Coach Park in around 8h 2m.

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