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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Nelson is to bus and line 100 bus which costs £9 - £11 and takes 5h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chester to Nelson is to drive which takes 1h 18m and costs £16 - £24.

Is there a direct bus between Chester and Nelson?

No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Nelson. However, there are services departing from Chester Bus Interchange and arriving at Interchange via Warrington Bus Interchange Stand N, Printworks and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Chester and Nelson?

No, there is no direct train from Chester to Nelson. However, there are services departing from Chester and arriving at Nelson via Warrington Bank Quay and Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.

How far is it from Chester to Nelson?

The distance between Chester and Nelson is 72 miles. The road distance is 67.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chester to Nelson without a car is to train which takes 3h and costs £22 - £45.

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

It takes approximately 3h to get from Chester to Nelson, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chester to Nelson bus from?

Chester to Nelson bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Chester Bus Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Chester to Nelson train from?

Chester to Nelson train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Chester station.

Train or bus from Chester to Nelson?

The best way to get from Chester to Nelson is to train which takes 3h and costs £22 - £45. Alternatively, you can bus and line 100 bus, which costs £9 - £11 and takes 5h 30m.

Where does the Chester to Nelson bus arrive?

Chester to Nelson bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G station.

Where does the Chester to Nelson train arrive?

Chester to Nelson train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Warrington Bank Quay station.

Can I drive from Chester to Nelson?

Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Nelson is 67 miles. It takes approximately 1h 18m to drive from Chester to Nelson.

How do I get a train ticket from Chester to Nelson?

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Where can I stay near Nelson?

There are 1330+ hotels available in Nelson.

Chester to Nelson - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 60 bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Chester to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain
3. Take the train from Preston to Nelsontrain
3h
£23–42
Bus, line 100 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Warrington Bus Interchange Stand Gbus X30
2. Take the bus from Warrington Bus Interchange Stand N to Printworksbus 100
3. Take the bus from Printworks to Bus Stationbus X43
5h 30m
£10–11
Train, bus, line 60 bus
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Victoriatrain
2. Take the bus from Printworks to Bus Stationbus X43
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Clough Roadbus 60
3h 28m
Drive 67.1 mi
1. Drive from Chester to Nelsoncar 67.1 mi
1h 18m
£17–24

Chester to Nelson by train

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Distance: 71.2 mi
Duration: 3h

What companies run services between Chester, England and Nelson, Lancashire, England?

You can take a train from Chester to Nelson via Warrington Bank Quay and Preston in around 3h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Interchange via Warrington Bus Interchange Stand N, Printworks, and Bus Station in around 5h 30m.

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