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How to get fromBarnard Castle to Chesterby bus, train, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Barnard Castle to Chester by bus, train, or car

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  1. Line 84 bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Galgate - Commercial Hotel to Tubwell Rowbus bus 84
    2. Take the train from Darlington to Newton-le-Willowstrain train Newcastle - Liverpool Lime Street
    4h 56m

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Darlington to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus bus Uk073
    2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Chestertrain train Leeds - Chester / ...
    6h 34m
    £24–42

  3. Drive  133.2 mi

    1. Drive from Barnard Castle to Chestercar car 133.2 mi
    2h 28m
    £33–48

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  • Distance: 175.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 56m

What companies run services between Barnard Castle, England and Chester, England?

There is no direct connection from Barnard Castle to Chester. However, you can take the line 84 bus to Tubwell Row, walk to Darlington, take the train to Newton-le-Willows, then take the train to Chester. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Galgate - Commercial Hotel to Chester via Tubwell Row, Darlington, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, and Manchester Victoria in around 6h 34m.

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