There are 4 ways to get from Prestwich to Chester by tram, train, car, or taxi
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Tram, train via Piccadilly
best- Take the tram from Prestwich to PiccadillyYellow Line
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to ChesterManchester Airport - Llandudno / ...
1h 49m£5–24Drive 40.5 mi
- Drive from Prestwich to Chester40.5 mi
49 min£10–15Taxi
- Take the taxi from Prestwich to Chester40.5 mi
49 min£100–130Tram, train
- Take the tram from Prestwich to VictoriaGreen Line / ...
- Take the train from Manchester Victoria to ChesterLeeds - Chester / ...
2h 5m£7–21
Prestwich to Chester by tram and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Prestwich to Chester is to drive which costs £9 - £15 and takes 49 min.
The fastest way to get from Prestwich to Chester is to drive which takes 49 min and costs £9 - £15.
No, there is no direct train from Prestwich to Chester. However, there are services departing from Prestwich and arriving at Chester via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 49m.
The distance between Prestwich and Chester is 45 miles. The road distance is 40.8 miles.
The best way to get from Prestwich to Chester without a car is to tram and train via Piccadilly which takes 1h 49m and costs £5 - £25.
It takes approximately 1h 49m to get from Prestwich to Chester, including transfers.
Prestwich to Chester train services, operated by Metrolink, depart from Prestwich station.
Prestwich to Chester train services, operated by Metrolink, arrive at Piccadilly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Prestwich to Chester is 41 miles. It takes approximately 49 min to drive from Prestwich to Chester.
There are 961+ hotels available in Chester.
What companies run services between Prestwich, England and Chester, England?
There is no direct connection from Prestwich to Chester. However, you can take the vehicle to Piccadilly, walk to Manchester Piccadilly, then take the train to Chester. Alternatively, you can drive from Prestwich to Chester in around 49 min.
- Phone
- 0161 205 2000
- customerservices@metrolink.co.uk
- Website
- tfgm.com
Tram from Prestwich to Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://tfgm.com/ways-to-travel/tram
Tram from Prestwich to Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://tfgm.com/ways-to-travel/tram
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Chester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–21
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- 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
- £3–13
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Victoria to Chester
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–18
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Estimated price
- £100–130
StreetCars Manchester
- Phone
- +44 161 228 7878
- Website
- streetcarsmanchester.co.uk
Mantax
- Phone
- +44 161 230 3333
- Website
- mantax.co.uk
Manchester Taxi Service
- Phone
- +44 161 270 8701
- Website
- manchestertaxiservice.co.uk
Intime Taxis
- Phone
- +44 161 256 1222
- Website
- intime.taxi
Oldham & Bardsley Cars
- Phone
- +44 161 633 2101
Chadderton Cars
- Phone
- +44 161 626 9696
- Website
- chaddertoncars.co.uk
Borough Taxis
- Phone
- +44 161 624 2448
- Website
- boroughtaxisoldham.com
Orbit Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1204 465 555
- Website
- orbit.taxi
Bradshawgate Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1204 861 010
Bolton Black Cabs
- Phone
- +44 7903 565 024
Town Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1706 750 750
- Website
- rochdaletowntaxi.co.uk
Streamline Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1706 644 104
Central Newline
- Phone
- +44 1706 378 000
- Website
- centralnewline.co.uk
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