There are 5 ways to get from Ashton-under-Lyne to Chester by tram, train, bus, car, or taxi
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Tram, train
best- Take the tram from Ashton-under-Lyne to Piccadillytram Blue Line
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Chestertrain Manchester Airport - Holyhead / ...
1h 52m£19–32Line 219 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Cavendish Street to Manchester Piccadilly Rail Stationbus 219
- Take the bus from Warrington Bus Interchange Stand J to Chester Bus Interchangebus X30
3h 13m£8–18Drive 46.4 mi
- Drive from Ashton-under-Lyne to Chestercar 46.4 mi
50 min£12–17Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ashton-under-Lyne to Chestertaxi 46.4 mi
50 min£110–140Train
- Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Chestertrain Leeds - Chester / ...
1h 56m£17–33
Ashton-under-Lyne to Chester by tram and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ashton-under-Lyne to Chester is to line 219 bus and bus which costs £7 - £18 and takes 3h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Ashton-under-Lyne to Chester is to drive which takes 50 min and costs £11 - £17.
No, there is no direct bus from Ashton-under-Lyne to Chester. However, there are services departing from Cavendish Street and arriving at Chester Bus Interchange via Warrington Bus Interchange Stand J. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Ashton-under-Lyne to Chester. However, there are services departing from Ashton-under-Lyne and arriving at Chester via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 52m.
The distance between Ashton-under-Lyne and Chester is 45 miles. The road distance is 46.6 miles.
The best way to get from Ashton-under-Lyne to Chester without a car is to tram and train which takes 1h 52m and costs £18 - £35.
It takes approximately 1h 52m to get from Ashton-under-Lyne to Chester, including transfers.
Ashton-under-Lyne to Chester bus services, operated by Bee Network, depart from Cavendish Street station.
Ashton-under-Lyne to Chester train services, operated by Metrolink, depart from Ashton-under-Lyne station.
The best way to get from Ashton-under-Lyne to Chester is to line 219 bus and bus which takes 3h 13m and costs £7 - £18. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £17 - £35 and takes 1h 56m.
What companies run services between Ashton-under-Lyne, England and Chester, England?
You can take a bus from Cavendish Street to Chester Bus Interchange via Manchester Piccadilly Rail Station, Manchester Piccadilly, Warrington Central, and Warrington Bus Interchange Stand J in around 3h 13m. Alternatively, Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Manchester Victoria to Chester hourly. Tickets cost £15–29 and the journey takes 55 min.
- Phone
- 0161 205 2000
- [email protected]
- Website
- tfgm.com
Tram from Ashton-under-Lyne to Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://tfgm.com/ways-to-travel/tram
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Chester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–27
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Chester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–29
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Victoria to Chester
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–29
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 161 244 1000
- [email protected]
- Website
- traveline.info
Bus from Cavendish Street to Manchester Piccadilly Rail Station
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2
- Schedules at
- https://tfgm.com/
- Phone
- +44 344 800 44 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- arrivabus.co.uk
Bus from Warrington Bus Interchange Stand J to Chester Bus Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £1–3
- Website
- https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/
- Adult Single All Zone
- £1–3
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Estimated price
- £110–140
Stamford Cars
- Phone
- +44 161 330 3000
Tameside Taxis
- Phone
- +44 161 344 5555
- Website
- tameside.taxi
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More Questions & Answers
Ashton-under-Lyne to Chester bus services, operated by Bee Network, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly Rail Station.
Ashton-under-Lyne to Chester train services, operated by Metrolink, arrive at Piccadilly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ashton-under-Lyne to Chester is 47 miles. It takes approximately 50 min to drive from Ashton-under-Lyne to Chester.
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