There are 5 ways to get from Spalding to Chester by train, bus, or car
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Train via Hinckley
best- Take the train from Peterborough to Nuneatontrain Stansted Airport - Birmingham New Street / ...
- Take the train from Nuneaton to Crewetrain London Euston - Stockport / ...
4h 18m£33–115Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Queensgate Bus Stn to (Corby) George Street Stop Abus X4
- Take the bus from (Corby) George Street Stop A to Northampton Bus Interchangebus X4
- Take the bus from Northampton Town Centre to Chester Bus Interchangebus
9h 29m£14–51Drive 135.9 mi
- Drive from Spalding to Chestercar 135.9 mi
2h 55m£34–49Train
- Take the train from Spalding to Lincoln Centraltrain Peterborough - Lincoln Central / ...
- Take the train from Lincoln Central to Crewetrain Lincoln Central - Crewe
5h 38m£48–86Train #2
- Take the train from Spalding to Lincoln Centraltrain
- Take the train from Lincoln Central to Meadowhalltrain
- Take the train from Meadowhall to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Chestertrain
6h 29m£46–110
Spalding to Chester by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Spalding to Chester is to bus which costs £14 - £55 and takes 9h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Spalding to Chester is to drive which takes 2h 55m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Spalding to Chester. However, there are services departing from Chancery Court and arriving at Chester Bus Interchange via Queensgate Bus Stn, (Corby) George Street Stop A and Northampton Town Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Spalding to Chester. However, there are services departing from Spalding and arriving at Chester via Peterborough, Nuneaton and Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.
The distance between Spalding and Chester is 169 miles. The road distance is 136.7 miles.
The best way to get from Spalding to Chester without a car is to train via Hinckley which takes 4h 18m and costs £30 - £120.
It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from Spalding to Chester, including transfers.
Spalding to Chester bus services, operated by Stagecoach Midlands, depart from Queensgate Bus Stn station.
Spalding to Chester train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Peterborough station.
The best way to get from Spalding to Chester is to train via Hinckley which takes 4h 18m and costs £30 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £14 - £55 and takes 9h 29m.
What companies run services between Spalding, England and Chester, England?
You can take a train from Spalding to Chester via Peterborough, Nuneaton, and Crewe in around 4h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chancery Court to Chester Bus Interchange via Queensgate Bus Stn, (Corby) George Street Stop A, Northampton Bus Interchange, and Northampton Town Centre in around 9h 29m.
Train from Peterborough to Nuneaton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–45
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Nuneaton to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £23–40
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- contact.wmr@wmtrains.co.uk
- Website
- westmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Nuneaton to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–40
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Spalding to Lincoln Central
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–23
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Lincoln Central to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £27–45
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Lincoln Central to Meadowhall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £15–27
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Chester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–13
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- tpecustomer.relations@tpexpress.co.uk
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Meadowhall to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–35
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Chester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–25
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- 01604 67 60 60
- midlands.enquiries@stagecoachbus.com
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Queensgate Bus Stn to (Corby) George Street Stop A
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/midlands
- Single
- £3–4
Bus from (Corby) George Street Stop A to Northampton Bus Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/midlands
- Single
- £3–4
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Northampton Town Centre to Chester Bus Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £6–40
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Spalding to Chester bus services, operated by Stagecoach Midlands, arrive at (Corby) George Street Stop A station.
Spalding to Chester train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Nuneaton station.
Yes, the driving distance between Spalding to Chester is 137 miles. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Spalding to Chester.
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