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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Chester is to bus which costs £13 - £18 and takes 3h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Chester is to drive which takes 1h 3m and costs £13 - £19.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Chester?

No, there is no direct train from Preston to Chester. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Chester via Warrington Bank Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 16m.

How far is it from Preston to Chester?

The distance between Preston and Chester is 45 miles. The road distance is 52.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Chester without a car is to train which takes 1h 16m and costs £19 - £26.

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

It takes approximately 1h 16m to get from Preston to Chester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Chester train from?

Preston to Chester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.

Train or bus from Preston to Chester?

The best way to get from Preston to Chester is to train which takes 1h 16m and costs £19 - £26. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £13 - £18 and takes 3h 48m.

Where does the Preston to Chester train arrive?

Preston to Chester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Warrington Bank Quay station.

Can I drive from Preston to Chester?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Chester is 52 miles. It takes approximately 1h 3m to drive from Preston to Chester.

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

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Where can I stay near Chester?

There are 962+ hotels available in Chester.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Preston 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 Preston to Warrington Bank QuayPreston - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to ChesterManchester Airport - Llandudno / ...
1h 16m
£19–26
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Waterstones to Railway Approach2A
2. Take the bus from Whitechapel to Chester Bus Interchange1 / ...
3h 48m
£13–17
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank QuayPreston - London Euston / ...
2. Take the bus from Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G to Chester Bus InterchangeX30
2h 31m
£21–24
Drive 52 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Chester52 mi
1h 3m
£14–19

Preston to Chester by train

217Weekly Trains

1h 16mAverage Duration

£19Cheapest Price

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Distance: 44.6 mi
Duration: 1h 16m

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

You can take a train from Preston to Chester via Warrington Bank Quay in around 1h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Waterstones to Chester Bus Interchange via Railway Approach, Ormskirk, Moorfields, and Whitechapel in around 3h 48m.

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