There are 4 ways to get from Wigan to Chester by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Wigan North Western to Warrington Bank Quaytrain Preston - London Euston / ...
- Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Chestertrain Manchester Airport - Llandudno / ...
58 minDrive 35.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Wigan to Chestercar 35.3 mi
47 min£9–13Train, bus
- Take the train from Wigan North Western to Liverpool Lime Streettrain Wigan North Western - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
- Take the bus from Whitechapel to Chester Bus Interchangebus 1 / ...
2h 59mTaxi
- Take the taxi from Wigan to Chestertaxi 35.3 mi
47 min£90–110
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Wigan to Chester is to drive which costs £8 - £13 and takes 47 min.
The fastest way to get from Wigan to Chester is to drive which takes 47 min and costs £8 - £13.
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 58 min.
The distance between Wigan and Chester is 30 miles. The road distance is 35.5 miles.
The best way to get from Wigan to Chester without a car is to train which takes 58 min and costs .
It takes approximately 58 min to get from Wigan to Chester, including transfers.
Wigan to Chester train services, operated by Virgin West Coast Trains, depart from Wigan North Western station.
Wigan to Chester train services, operated by Virgin West Coast Trains, arrive at Warrington Bank Quay station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wigan to Chester is 35 miles. It takes approximately 47 min to drive from Wigan to Chester.
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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 58 min.
- Website
- virgintrains.co.uk
Train from Wigan North Western to Warrington Bank Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 9 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- virgintrains.co.uk
- Website
- arrivatrainswales.co.uk
Train from Warrington Bank Quay to Chester
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- arrivatrainswales.co.uk
- Website
- northernrail.org
Train from Warrington Bank Quay to Chester
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- northernrail.org
Train from Wigan North Western to Liverpool Lime Street
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- northernrail.org
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Wigan North Western to Liverpool Lime Street
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Schedules at
- tpexpress.co.uk
- Website
- traveline.info
Bus from Whitechapel to Chester Bus Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- traveline.info
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Estimated price
- £90–110
Premier Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1942 244 424
Hindley Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1942 253 535
Crusader Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1942 49 49 49
Bluestar Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1942 24 24 24
- Website
- wigantaxis.co.uk
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