Rome2Rio

How to get fromHorwich to Chesterby bus, train, car, or taxi

Find Transport to Chester

See all options

There are 6 ways to get from Horwich to Chester by bus, train, car, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Line 575 bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from The Crown to Wigan Bus Stationbus bus 575
    2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Chestertrain train Manchester Airport - Llandudno Junction / ...
    2h 4m
    £11–20

  2. Line 575 bus, bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Mottram Street to Wigan Bus Stationbus bus 575
    2. Take the bus from Wigan Bus Station to Newton-le-Willows Interchangebus bus 612
    3. Take the train from Newton-le-Willows to Chestertrain train
    2h 37m
    £10–20

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Blackrod to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain train Blackpool North - Manchester Oxford Road / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Chestertrain train Manchester Airport - Llandudno Junction / ...
    2h 5m
    £19–31

  4. Drive  39.9 mi

    1. Drive from Horwich to Chestercar car 39.9 mi
    1h 2m
    £10–15

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Horwich to Chestertaxi taxi 39.9 mi
    1h 2m
    £170–210

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chalon Way West to Queen Square Bus Stationbus bus 10A
    2. Take the bus from Whitechapel to Chester Bus Interchangebus bus 1 / ...
    5h 8m

Horwich to Chester by bus, foot, and train

Calendar221Weekly Services
Duration2h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket£11Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Horwich to Chester.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 39.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 4m

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

You can take a train from Blackrod to Chester via Manchester Oxford Road in around 2h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mottram Street to Chester Bus Interchange via Wigan Bus Station, St Helens Central Interchange, Chalon Way West, Queen Square Bus Station, and Whitechapel in around 5h 8m.

Train operators
Bus operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Booking & Getting There