There are 3 ways to get from Darlington to Chester by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Darlington to Newton-le-Willowstrain Newcastle - Liverpool Lime Street
- Take the train from Newton-le-Willows to Chestertrain Manchester Airport - Holyhead / ...
3h 8m£45–76Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Dolphin Centre to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 177
- Take the bus from Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G to Chester Bus Interchangebus X30
5h 21m£19–37Drive 135.8 mi
- Drive from Darlington to Chestercar 135.8 mi
2h 43m£34–49
Darlington to Chester by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Darlington to Chester is to bus which costs £18 - £40 and takes 5h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Darlington to Chester is to drive which takes 2h 43m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Darlington to Chester. However, there are services departing from Dolphin Centre and arriving at Chester Bus Interchange via Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Darlington to Chester. However, there are services departing from Darlington and arriving at Chester via Newton-le-Willows. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.
The distance between Darlington and Chester is 152 miles. The road distance is 136.6 miles.
The best way to get from Darlington to Chester without a car is to train which takes 3h 8m and costs £40 - £80.
It takes approximately 3h 8m to get from Darlington to Chester, including transfers.
Darlington to Chester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Dolphin Centre station.
Darlington to Chester train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Darlington station.
The best way to get from Darlington to Chester is to train which takes 3h 8m and costs £40 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £18 - £40 and takes 5h 21m.
What companies run services between Darlington, England and Chester, England?
You can take a train from Darlington to Chester via Newton-le-Willows in around 3h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dolphin Centre to Chester Bus Interchange via Manchester Central Coach Station, Manchester Piccadilly, Warrington Central, and Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G in around 5h 21m.
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Darlington to Newton-le-Willows
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- TransPennine Express
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Dolphin Centre to Manchester Central Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £13–24
- Website
- National Express
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Darlington to Chester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.
Darlington to Chester train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Newton-le-Willows station.
Yes, the driving distance between Darlington to Chester is 137 miles. It takes approximately 2h 43m to drive from Darlington to Chester.
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