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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Blackburn 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 4m
    £18–33

  2. Drive  56.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Blackburn to Chestercar car 56.1 mi
    1h 9m
    £14–20

  3. Line 1 bus, line 19 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bolton Interchangebus bus 1
    2. Take the bus from Leigh Bus Station to Warrington Bus Interchange Stand Mbus bus 19 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G to Chester Bus Interchangebus bus X30
    5h 23m

  4. Train via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Blackburn to Manchester Victoriatrain train Clitheroe - Rochdale / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Chestertrain train Leeds - Chester / ...
    2h 38m
    £20–38

Blackburn to Chester by train

Calendar194Weekly Trains
Duration2h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket£18Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 56.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 4m

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

You can take a train from Blackburn to Chester via Preston and Warrington Bank Quay in around 2h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Chester Bus Interchange via Bolton Interchange, Leigh Bus Station, and Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G in around 5h 23m.

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