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How to get fromChester to Lakesby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train, line 516 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Rail Interchange to Foulstep crossroadsbus bus 516
    4h 59m
    £34–61

  2. Drive  107.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chester to Lakescar car 107.8 mi
    1h 59m
    £27–39

  3. Train, bus, line 516 bus

    1. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Lancastertrain train
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Rail Interchangebus bus X8
    3. Take the bus from Bus Rail Interchange to Foulstep crossroadsbus bus 516
    5h 29m
    £28–43

  4. Train, line 516 bus via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bus Rail Interchange to Foulstep crossroadsbus bus 516
    5h 49m
    £40–79

Chester to Lakes by train, bus, and foot

Calendar77Weekly Services
Duration4h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket£34Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 105.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 59m

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

There is no direct connection from Chester to Lakes. However, you can take the train to Warrington Bank Quay, take the train to Oxenholme Lake District, take the train to Windermere, walk to Bus Rail Interchange, take the line 516 bus to Foulstep crossroads, then walk to Lakes. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chester to Lakes via Warrington Bank Quay, Lancaster, Bus Station, Bus Rail Interchange, and Foulstep crossroads in around 5h 29m.

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