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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Rawtenstall is to bus and line 100 bus which costs £3 - £5 and takes 4h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chester to Rawtenstall is to drive which takes 1h 2m and costs £12 - £19.

Is there a direct bus between Chester and Rawtenstall?

No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Rawtenstall station. However, there are services departing from Chester Bus Interchange and arriving at Bus station via Warrington Bus Interchange Stand N and Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Chester and Rawtenstall?

No, there is no direct train from Chester to Rawtenstall. However, there are services departing from Chester and arriving at Burnley Manchester Road via Todmorden. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 42m.

How far is it from Chester to Rawtenstall?

The distance between Chester and Rawtenstall is 57 miles. The road distance is 53.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chester to Rawtenstall without a car is to train and bus which takes 1h 44m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 1h 44m to get from Chester to Rawtenstall, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chester to Rawtenstall bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Chester to Rawtenstall train from?

Chester to Rawtenstall train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Chester station.

Train or bus from Chester to Rawtenstall?

The best way to get from Chester to Rawtenstall is to bus and line 100 bus which takes 4h 39m and costs £3 - £5. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £26 - £50 and takes 2h 42m.

Where does the Chester to Rawtenstall bus arrive?

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

Where does the Chester to Rawtenstall train arrive?

Chester to Rawtenstall train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Todmorden station.

Can I drive from Chester to Rawtenstall?

Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Rawtenstall is 53 miles. It takes approximately 1h 2m to drive from Chester to Rawtenstall.

Where can I stay near Rawtenstall?

There are 2446+ hotels available in Rawtenstall.

Chester to Rawtenstall - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 100 bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Chester to Rawtenstall by train, bus, car, or tram

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Victoriatrain Chester - Leeds / ...
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus stationbus X43
1h 44m
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 Shudehill Interchangebus 100
4h 39m
£4–5
Drive 52.8 mi
1. Drive from Chester to Rawtenstallcar 52.8 mi
1h 2m
£13–19
Train
1. Take the train from Chester to Todmordentrain Chester - Leeds
2h 42m
£26–47
Train, tram, line 464 bus
1. Take the train from Chester to East Didsburytrain
2. Take the tram from East Didsbury to Rochdale Town Centretram
3. Take the bus from Rochdale Interchange to Bus Stationbus 464
3h 37m

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Distance: 57.1 mi
Duration: 1h 44m

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

You can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Bus station via Warrington Bus Interchange Stand N and Shudehill Interchange in around 4h 39m. Alternatively, Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Chester to Todmorden hourly. Tickets cost £23–45 and the journey takes 1h 18m.

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