There are 4 ways to get from Burnley to Chester by train, bus, or car
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Train via Preston
best- Take the train from Burnley Manchester Road to Prestontrain
- Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
- Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Chestertrain
2h 11m£22–40Drive 60.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Burnley to Chestercar 60.7 mi
1h 18m£15–22Bus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus X43
- Take the bus from Co-op Live to Chester Bus Interchangebus Mc1
5h£19–30Train
- Take the train from Burnley Manchester Road to Manchester Victoriatrain Blackburn - Tower Hill, Headbolt Lane / ...
- Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Chestertrain Leeds - Chester / ...
2h 34m£21–40
Burnley to Chester by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Burnley to Chester is to drive which costs £15 - £22 and takes 1h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Burnley to Chester is to drive which takes 1h 18m and costs £15 - £22.
No, there is no direct bus from Burnley station to Chester. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Chester Bus Interchange via Piccadilly Gardens and Co-op Live. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.
No, there is no direct train from Burnley to Chester. However, there are services departing from Burnley Manchester Road and arriving at Chester via Preston and Warrington Bank Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 11m.
The distance between Burnley and Chester is 68 miles. The road distance is 61.1 miles.
The best way to get from Burnley to Chester without a car is to train via Preston which takes 2h 11m and costs £21 - £40.
It takes approximately 2h 11m to get from Burnley to Chester, including transfers.
Burnley to Chester bus services, operated by The Burnley Bus Company, depart from Bus Station.
Burnley to Chester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Burnley Manchester Road station.
The best way to get from Burnley to Chester is to train via Preston which takes 2h 11m and costs £21 - £40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £19 - £30 and takes 5h.
What companies run services between Burnley, England and Chester, England?
You can take a train from Burnley Manchester Road to Chester via Preston and Warrington Bank Quay in around 2h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Chester Bus Interchange via Shudehill Interchange, Piccadilly Gardens, Philips Park Cemetery, and Co-op Live in around 5h.
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Burnley Manchester Road to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–14
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Warrington Bank Quay to Chester
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–11
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Burnley Manchester Road to Manchester Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–17
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Manchester Victoria to Chester
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–24
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–15
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Warrington Bank Quay to Chester
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–10
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- The Burnley Bus Company
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Co-op Live to Chester Bus Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- £14–25
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Burnley to Chester bus services, operated by The Burnley Bus Company, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.
Burnley to Chester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Preston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Burnley to Chester is 61 miles. It takes approximately 1h 18m to drive from Burnley to Chester.
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