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How to get fromAccrington to Chesterby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Accrington to Chester by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Accrington to Prestontrain train
    2. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train
    3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Chestertrain train
    2h 18m
    £20–36

  2. Drive  57.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Accrington to Chestercar car 57.7 mi
    1h 10m
    £15–21

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Infant Street to Shudehill Interchangebus bus X41
    2. Take the bus from Co-op Live to Chester Bus Interchangebus bus Mc1
    5h 2m

  4. Train via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Accrington to Manchester Victoriatrain train Blackburn - Manchester Victoria / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Chestertrain train Leeds - Chester / ...
    2h 45m
    £23–44

  5. Train via Liverpool Central Loop Line

    1. Take the train from Accrington to Tower Hill, Headbolt Lanetrain train Blackburn - Tower Hill, Headbolt Lane
    2. Take the train from Liverpool Central Loop Line to Chestertrain train Chester - Chester / ...
    3h 36m
    £36–66

Accrington to Chester by train

Calendar188Weekly Trains
Duration2h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket£20Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 61.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 18m

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

You can take a train from Accrington to Chester via Preston and Warrington Bank Quay in around 2h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Infant Street to Chester Bus Interchange via Shudehill Interchange, Piccadilly Gardens, Philips Park Cemetery, and Co-op Live in around 5h 2m.

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