There are 4 ways to get from Chester to Lincolnshire by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Crewe to Lincoln Centraltrain Crewe - Lincoln Central
5h 43m£54–80Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 830
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rail Station Car Parkbus 151
7h 50m£28–47Drive 134.5 mi
- Drive from Chester to Lincolnshirecar 134.5 mi
3h 1m£34–48Train, bus
- Take the train from Chester to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Meadowhalltrain
- Take the train from Meadowhall to Lincoln Centraltrain
- Take the bus from Central Bus Station to Abbey Lanebus B5 / ...
6h 41m£45–85
Chester to Lincolnshire by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chester to Lincolnshire is to bus which costs £27 - £50 and takes 7h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Chester to Lincolnshire is to drive which takes 3h 1m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Lincolnshire. However, there are services departing from Chester Bus Interchange and arriving at Abbey Lane via Birmingham Coach Station and Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Chester to Lincolnshire. However, there are services departing from Chester and arriving at Lincoln Central via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 43m.
The distance between Chester and Lincolnshire is 142 miles. The road distance is 135.3 miles.
The best way to get from Chester to Lincolnshire without a car is to train which takes 5h 43m and costs £50 - £80.
It takes approximately 5h 43m to get from Chester to Lincolnshire, including transfers.
Chester to Lincolnshire bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Chester Bus Interchange station.
Chester to Lincolnshire train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Crewe station.
The best way to get from Chester to Lincolnshire is to train which takes 5h 43m and costs £50 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £50 and takes 7h 50m.
What companies run services between Chester, England and Lincolnshire, England?
East Midlands Railways operates a train from Crewe to Lincoln Central every 2 hours. Tickets cost £45–65 and the journey takes 3h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Abbey Lane via Birmingham Coach Station, Rail Station Car Park, and Central Bus Station in around 7h 50m.
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Crewe to Lincoln Central
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–65
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- 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 Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–24
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Meadowhall to Lincoln Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Meadowhall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–22
- Website
- TransPennine Express
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £11–20
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rail Station Car Park
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £14–24
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- 01205 364087
- Website
- Brylaine Travel
Bus from Central Bus Station to Abbey Lane
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- Brylaine Travel
- Phone
- 01522 533605
- Website
- PC Coaches
Bus from Central Bus Station to Abbey Lane
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- PC Coaches
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Booking & Getting There
Chester to Lincolnshire bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Chester to Lincolnshire train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Lincoln Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Lincolnshire is 135 miles. It takes approximately 3h 1m to drive from Chester to Lincolnshire.
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