What is the cheapest way to get from Chester to Newcastle upon Tyne?

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Newcastle upon Tyne is to bus which costs £24 - £65 and takes 6h 28m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chester to Newcastle upon Tyne?

The fastest way to get from Chester to Newcastle upon Tyne is to drive which takes 3h 20m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Chester and Newcastle upon Tyne?

No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Newcastle upon Tyne. However, there are services departing from Chester Bus Interchange and arriving at John Dobson Street via Liverpool, Liverpool One and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Chester and Newcastle upon Tyne?

No, there is no direct train from Chester to Newcastle upon Tyne. However, there are services departing from Chester and arriving at Newcastle via Newton-le-Willows. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.

How far is it from Chester to Newcastle upon Tyne?

The distance between Chester and Newcastle upon Tyne is 192 miles. The road distance is 168.4 miles.

How do I travel from Chester to Newcastle upon Tyne without a car?

The best way to get from Chester to Newcastle upon Tyne without a car is to train which takes 4h 29m and costs £65 - £130.

How long does it take to get from Chester to Newcastle upon Tyne?

It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Chester to Newcastle upon Tyne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chester to Newcastle upon Tyne bus from?

Chester to Newcastle upon Tyne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Chester Bus Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Chester to Newcastle upon Tyne train from?

Chester to Newcastle upon Tyne train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Newton-le-Willows station.

Train, bus or fly from Chester to Newcastle upon Tyne?

The best way to get from Chester to Newcastle upon Tyne is to train which takes 4h 29m and costs £65 - £130. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £65 - £170 and takes 5h 4m, you could also bus, which costs £24 - £65 and takes 6h 28m.

Where does the Chester to Newcastle upon Tyne bus arrive?

Chester to Newcastle upon Tyne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Liverpool, Liverpool One station.

Where does the Chester to Newcastle upon Tyne train arrive?

Chester to Newcastle upon Tyne train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Newcastle station.

Can I drive from Chester to Newcastle upon Tyne?

Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Newcastle upon Tyne is 168 miles. It takes approximately 3h 20m to drive from Chester to Newcastle upon Tyne.

How do I get a train ticket from Chester to Newcastle upon Tyne?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Chester to Newcastle upon Tyne?

Book your Chester to Newcastle upon Tyne bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Newcastle upon Tyne?

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Chester to Newcastle upon Tyne - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car

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There are 6 ways to get from Chester to Newcastle upon Tyne by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Newton-le-Willows to Newcastletrain Liverpool Lime Street - Newcastle
4h 29m
£69–127
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 John Dobson Streetbus
6h 28m
£25–65
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Victoriatrain Chester - Leeds / ...
2. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Newcastle-Upon-Tynebus Uk073
5h 33m
£32–56
Drive 167.4 mi
1. Drive from Chester to Newcastle upon Tynecar 167.4 mi
3h 20m
£41–59
Fly from Liverpool
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LPL - NCL
5h 4m
£67–161
Train to Manchester Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Newcastle (NCL)plane MAN - NCL
5h 48m
£67–188

Chester to Newcastle upon Tyne by train

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Distance: 190.6 mi
Duration: 4h 29m

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 £60–110 and the journey takes 3h 10m. Alternatively, easyJet, Ryanair, and two other airlines fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Newcastle (NCL) once daily.

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