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

The cheapest way to get from Widnes to Chester is to bus which costs £3 and takes 54 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Widnes to Chester is to drive which takes 23 min and costs £4 - £7.

Is there a direct bus between Widnes and Chester?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Halton Lea South and arriving at Chester Bus Interchange. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 54 min.

Is there a direct train between Widnes and Chester?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Runcorn and arriving at Chester. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 24 min.

How far is it from Widnes to Chester?

The distance between Widnes and Chester is 14 miles. The road distance is 19.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Widnes to Chester without a car is to train which takes 24 min and costs £4 - £12.

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

The train from Runcorn to Chester takes 24 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Widnes to Chester bus from?

Widnes to Chester bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Halton Lea South station.

Where do I catch the Widnes to Chester train from?

Widnes to Chester train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Runcorn station.

Train or bus from Widnes to Chester?

The best way to get from Widnes to Chester is to train which takes 24 min and costs £4 - £12. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £3 and takes 54 min.

Where does the Widnes to Chester bus arrive?

Widnes to Chester bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Chester Bus Interchange station.

Where does the Widnes to Chester train arrive?

Widnes to Chester train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Chester station.

Can I drive from Widnes to Chester?

Yes, the driving distance between Widnes to Chester is 19 miles. It takes approximately 23 min to drive from Widnes to Chester.

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

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Where can I stay near Chester?

There are 988+ hotels available in Chester.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Widnes to Chester by train, bus, car, or taxi

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 Runcorn to Chestertrain Liverpool Lime Street - Chester / ...
24 min
£4–12
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Halton Lea South to Chester Bus Interchangebus X30
54 min
£3
Drive 19 mi
1. Drive from Widnes to Chestercar 19 mi
23 min
£5–7
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Widnes to Chestertaxi 19 mi
23 min
£50–60

Widnes to Chester by train

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Distance: 13.8 mi
Duration: 24 min

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

Transport for Wales operates a train from Runcorn to Chester hourly. Tickets cost £4–12 and the journey takes 24 min. Alternatively, Arriva UK operates a bus from Halton Lea South to Chester Bus Interchange hourly. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 54 min.

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