What is the cheapest way to get from Chester to Helmsley?

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Helmsley is to bus which costs £21 - £35 and takes 7h 46m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chester to Helmsley?

The fastest way to get from Chester to Helmsley is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Chester and Helmsley?

No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Helmsley. However, there are services departing from Chester Bus Interchange and arriving at Market Place via Liverpool, Liverpool One, Leeds City Bus Station and Station Avenue. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Chester and Helmsley?

No, there is no direct train from Chester to Helmsley. However, there are services departing from Chester and arriving at Malton via Manchester Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.

How far is it from Chester to Helmsley?

The distance between Chester and Helmsley is 144 miles. The road distance is 126.2 miles.

How do I travel from Chester to Helmsley without a car?

The best way to get from Chester to Helmsley without a car is to train which takes 3h 50m and costs £100 - £160.

How long does it take to get from Chester to Helmsley?

It takes approximately 3h 50m to get from Chester to Helmsley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chester to Helmsley bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Chester to Helmsley train from?

Chester to Helmsley train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Chester station.

Train or bus from Chester to Helmsley?

The best way to get from Chester to Helmsley is to train which takes 3h 50m and costs £100 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £21 - £35 and takes 7h 46m.

Where does the Chester to Helmsley bus arrive?

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

Where does the Chester to Helmsley train arrive?

Chester to Helmsley train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Manchester Victoria station.

Can I drive from Chester to Helmsley?

Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Helmsley is 126 miles. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Chester to Helmsley.

Where can I stay near Helmsley?

There are 830+ hotels available in Helmsley.

Chester to Helmsley - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Chester to Helmsley by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Victoriatrain Chester - Leeds / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Maltontrain Manchester Victoria - Scarborough / ...
3h 50m
£109–159
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus
2. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 170 / ...
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Rougier Streetbus 843 / ...
4. Take the bus from Station Avenue to Market Placebus 31X
7h 46m
£21–32
Drive 125.5 mi
1. Drive from Chester to Helmsleycar 125.5 mi
2h 30m
£32–45
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Newton-le-Willows to Yorktrain Liverpool Lime Street - Newcastle / ...
2. Take the bus from Station Avenue to Market Placebus 31X
5h 4m
£35–57
Train, bus via Manchester
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Yorktrain
3. Take the bus from Station Avenue to Market Placebus 31X
5h 15m
£35–62
Train, bus via Manchester #2
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Yorktrain
3. Take the bus from Station Avenue to Market Placebus 31X
5h 24m
£36–59

Chester to Helmsley by bus

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Distance: 143.7 mi
Duration: 3h 50m

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

You can take a train from Chester to Helmsley via Manchester Victoria and Malton in around 3h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Market Place via Liverpool, Liverpool One, Leeds City Bus Station, Rougier Street, and Station Avenue in around 7h 46m.

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