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How to get fromChester to Newcastle upon Tyneby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Chester to Newcastle upon Tyne by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Newton-le-Willows to Newcastletrain train Liverpool Lime Street - Newcastle
    4h 23m
    £53–94

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus bus 170 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Newcastle-Upon-Tynebus bus
    7h 2m
    £26–47

  3. Drive  168.4 mi

    1. Drive from Chester to Newcastle upon Tynecar car 168.4 mi
    3h 18m
    £43–62

  4. Fly from Liverpool

    1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane LPL - NCL
    5h 15m
    £82–219

  5. Train to Manchester Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane MAN - NCL
    5h 43m
    £76–222

Chester to Newcastle upon Tyne by train

Calendar134Weekly Trains
Duration4h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket£53Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 190.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 23m

What companies run services between Chester, England and Newcastle upon Tyne, England?

TransPennine Express operates a train from Newton-le-Willows to Newcastle hourly. Tickets cost £45–80 and the journey takes 3h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Newcastle-Upon-Tyne via Liverpool, Liverpool One and Leeds City Bus & Coach Station in around 7h 2m.

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