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How to get fromSouth Shields to Chesterby train, bus, car or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from South Shields to Chester by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Newcastle to Newton-le-Willowstrain train Newcastle - Liverpool Lime Street
    4h 43m
    £34–134

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Interchange to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 172
    2. Take the bus from Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G to Chester Bus Interchangebus bus X30
    7h 52m
    £19–42

  3. Drive 170.6 mi

    1. Drive from South Shields to Chestercar car 170.6 mi
    3h 20m
    £42–61

  4. Fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane NCL - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain train
    6h 44m
    £57–186

  5. Line 27 bus, bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Interchange to Monument Market Streetbus bus 27
    2. Take the bus from Newcastle-Upon-Tyne to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus bus
    3. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Chestertrain train
    7h 54m

  6. Fly to Liverpool

    1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane NCL - LPL
    6h 51m
    £58–141

South Shields to Chester by subway and train

Calendar119Weekly Services
Duration4h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket£34Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between South Shields, England and Chester, England?

TransPennine Express operates a train from Newcastle to Newton-le-Willows hourly. Tickets cost £30–120 and the journey takes 2h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Interchange to Chester Bus Interchange via Interchange, Manchester Central Coach Station, Manchester Piccadilly, Warrington Central, and Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G in around 7h 52m.

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