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

The cheapest way to get from Wigan to Chester is to bus which costs £6 - £10 and takes 3h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Wigan to Chester is to drive which takes 46 min and costs £8 - £13.

Is there a direct bus between Wigan and Chester?

No, there is no direct bus from Wigan station to Chester. However, there are services departing from Wigan Wallgate Rail Station and arriving at Chester Bus Interchange via Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Wigan and Chester?

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

How far is it from Wigan to Chester?

The distance between Wigan and Chester is 30 miles. The road distance is 35.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Wigan to Chester without a car is to train which takes 1h 1m and costs £10 - £21.

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

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

Where do I catch the Wigan to Chester bus from?

Wigan to Chester bus services, operated by Arriva North West, depart from Wigan Wallgate Rail Station.

Where do I catch the Wigan to Chester train from?

Wigan to Chester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Wigan North Western station.

Train or bus from Wigan to Chester?

The best way to get from Wigan to Chester is to train which takes 1h 1m and costs £10 - £21. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £6 - £10 and takes 3h 10m.

Where does the Wigan to Chester bus arrive?

Wigan to Chester bus services, operated by Arriva North West, arrive at Warrington Bus Interchange Stand F station.

Where does the Wigan to Chester train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Wigan to Chester?

Yes, the driving distance between Wigan to Chester is 35 miles. It takes approximately 46 min to drive from Wigan to Chester.

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

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Where can I stay near Chester?

There are 955+ hotels available in Chester.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Warrington Bank QuayPreston - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to ChesterManchester Airport - Llandudno / ...
1h 1m
£10–21
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Wigan Wallgate Rail Station to Warrington Bus Interchange Stand F360
2. Take the bus from Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G to Chester Bus InterchangeX30
3h 10m
£7–9
Drive 35.3 mi
1. Drive from Wigan to Chester35.3 mi
46 min
£9–13
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Wigan to Chester35.3 mi
46 min
£90–110

Wigan to Chester by train

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Map of how to get from Wigan to Chester.

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Distance: 29.6 mi
Duration: 1h 1m

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

You can take a train from Wigan North Western to Chester via Warrington Bank Quay in around 1h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wigan Wallgate Rail Station to Chester Bus Interchange via Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G in around 3h 10m.

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