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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Wellingborough is to bus which costs £17 - £27 and takes 5h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chester to Wellingborough is to drive which takes 2h 25m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Chester and Wellingborough?

No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Wellingborough. However, there are services departing from Chester Bus Interchange and arriving at Church Street Interchange via Pool Meadow Bus Station and Northampton Bus Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Chester and Wellingborough?

No, there is no direct train from Chester to Wellingborough. However, there are services departing from Chester and arriving at Wellingborough via Crewe, Nuneaton, Leicester and Kettering. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 52m.

How far is it from Chester to Wellingborough?

The distance between Chester and Wellingborough is 161 miles. The road distance is 134 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chester to Wellingborough without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 33m and costs £45 - £75.

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

It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from Chester to Wellingborough, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chester to Wellingborough bus from?

Chester to Wellingborough bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Chester Bus Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Chester to Wellingborough train from?

Chester to Wellingborough train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Crewe station.

Train or bus from Chester to Wellingborough?

The best way to get from Chester to Wellingborough is to bus which takes 5h 17m and costs £17 - £27. Alternatively, you can train via Leicester, which costs £40 - £100 and takes 3h 52m.

Where does the Chester to Wellingborough bus arrive?

Chester to Wellingborough bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Coventry station.

Where does the Chester to Wellingborough train arrive?

Chester to Wellingborough train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Nuneaton station.

Can I drive from Chester to Wellingborough?

Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Wellingborough is 134 miles. It takes approximately 2h 25m to drive from Chester to Wellingborough.

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

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Where can I stay near Wellingborough?

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Chester to Milton Keynes Centraltrain Chester - London Euston / ...
2. Take the bus from Central station to Northampton Bus Interchangebus X6
3h 33m
£48–75
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Coventrybus Ukn21
2. Take the bus from Pool Meadow Bus Station to Northampton Bus Interchangebus 707
5h 17m
£18–27
Drive 133.2 mi
1. Drive from Chester to Wellingboroughcar 133.2 mi
2h 25m
£34–48
Train via Leicester
1. Take the train from Crewe to Nuneatontrain
2. Take the train from Nuneaton to Leicestertrain
3. Take the train from Leicester to Ketteringtrain
3h 52m
£40–97
Train
1. Take the train from Chester to Birmingham Internationaltrain Llandudno Junction - Birmingham International / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Northamptontrain Birmingham New Street - London Euston / ...
4h 35m
£50–91

Chester to Wellingborough by train and bus

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3h 33mAverage Duration

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Distance: 159.9 mi
Duration: 3h 33m

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

You can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Church Street Interchange via Pool Meadow Bus Station and Northampton Bus Interchange in around 5h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chester to Wellingborough via Crewe, Nuneaton, Leicester, and Kettering in around 3h 52m.

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