What is the cheapest way to get from Chester to Durham Cathedral?

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Durham Cathedral is to bus which costs £25 - £55 and takes 6h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chester to Durham Cathedral?

The fastest way to get from Chester to Durham Cathedral is to drive which takes 3h 5m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Chester and Durham Cathedral?

No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Durham Cathedral. However, there are services departing from Chester Bus Interchange and arriving at Sutton Street via Liverpool, Liverpool One and Manchester Airport The Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Chester and Durham Cathedral?

No, there is no direct train from Chester to Durham Cathedral. However, there are services departing from Chester and arriving at Durham via Newton-le-Willows. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.

How far is it from Chester to Durham Cathedral?

The distance between Chester and Durham Cathedral is 174 miles. The road distance is 152.7 miles.

How do I travel from Chester to Durham Cathedral without a car?

The best way to get from Chester to Durham Cathedral without a car is to train which takes 3h 59m and costs £45 - £90.

How long does it take to get from Chester to Durham Cathedral?

It takes approximately 3h 59m to get from Chester to Durham Cathedral, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chester to Durham Cathedral bus from?

Chester to Durham Cathedral bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Chester Bus Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Chester to Durham Cathedral train from?

Chester to Durham Cathedral train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Newton-le-Willows station.

Train, bus or fly from Chester to Durham Cathedral?

The best way to get from Chester to Durham Cathedral is to train which takes 3h 59m and costs £45 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £55 and takes 6h 50m, you could also fly, which costs £85 - £180 and takes 5h 44m.

Where does the Chester to Durham Cathedral bus arrive?

Chester to Durham Cathedral bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Liverpool, Liverpool One station.

Where does the Chester to Durham Cathedral train arrive?

Chester to Durham Cathedral train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Durham station.

Can I drive from Chester to Durham Cathedral?

Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Durham Cathedral is 153 miles. It takes approximately 3h 5m to drive from Chester to Durham Cathedral.

How do I get a train ticket from Chester to Durham Cathedral?

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Where can I stay near Durham Cathedral?

There are 1964+ hotels available in Durham Cathedral.

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There are 4 ways to get from Chester to Durham Cathedral by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Newton-le-Willows to Durhamtrain Liverpool Lime Street - Newcastle
3h 59m
£48–89
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus
2. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Manchester Airport The Stationbus 170 / ...
3. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Sutton Streetbus 177
6h 50m
£26–50
Drive 151.8 mi
1. Drive from Chester to Durham Cathedralcar 151.8 mi
3h 5m
£38–55
Fly
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LPL - NCL
5h 44m
£86–178

Chester to Durham Cathedral by train and foot

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Distance: 173.4 mi
Duration: 3h 59m

What companies run services between Chester, England and Durham Cathedral, England?

TransPennine Express operates a train from Newton-le-Willows to Durham hourly. Tickets cost £40–75 and the journey takes 2h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Durham Cathedral via Liverpool, Liverpool One, Manchester Airport The Station, and Sutton Street in around 6h 50m.

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