There are 4 ways to get from Chester to Cumbria by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Chester to Warrington Bank Quaytrain Chester - Manchester Airport / ...
- Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Penrith North Lakestrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
3h 45m£39–69Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus
- Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 170 / ...
- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Rail Stationbus 590
7h 32m£30–48Drive 123.7 mi
- Drive from Chester to Cumbriacar 123.7 mi
2h 16m£31–44Train via Manchester
- Take the train from Chester to Manchester Piccadillytrain Chester - Manchester Airport / ...
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakestrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
4h 59m£46–77
Chester to Cumbria by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chester to Cumbria is to bus which costs £29 - £50 and takes 7h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Chester to Cumbria is to drive which takes 2h 16m and costs £30 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Cumbria. However, there are services departing from Chester Bus Interchange and arriving at Pooley Bridge Inn via Liverpool, Liverpool One, Manchester Central Coach Station and Rail Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Chester to Cumbria. However, there are services departing from Chester and arriving at Penrith North Lakes via Warrington Bank Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
The distance between Chester and Cumbria is 123 miles. The road distance is 124.4 miles.
The best way to get from Chester to Cumbria without a car is to train which takes 3h 45m and costs £35 - £70.
It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Chester to Cumbria, including transfers.
Chester to Cumbria bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Chester Bus Interchange station.
Chester to Cumbria train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Chester station.
The best way to get from Chester to Cumbria is to train which takes 3h 45m and costs £35 - £70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £50 and takes 7h 32m.
What companies run services between Chester, England and Cumbria, England?
You can take a train from Chester to Ullswater Steamer Pier via Warrington Bank Quay, Penrith North Lakes, and Rail Station in around 3h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Pooley Bridge Inn via Liverpool, Liverpool One, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Rail Station in around 7h 32m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Chester to Warrington Bank Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–10
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Chester to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–22
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Chester to Warrington Bank Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–11
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Chester to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–24
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Warrington Bank Quay to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Liverpool, Liverpool One
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £3–6
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Manchester Central Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–13
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Rail Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £16–27
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Chester to Cumbria bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Liverpool, Liverpool One station.
Chester to Cumbria train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Warrington Bank Quay station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Cumbria is 124 miles. It takes approximately 2h 16m to drive from Chester to Cumbria.
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