There are 3 ways to get from Lincoln to Chester by train or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Lincoln Central to Crewetrain Lincoln Central - Crewe
3h 42m£52–75Drive 115.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Lincoln to Chestercar 115.7 mi
2h 37m£29–42Train via Sheffield
- Take the train from Lincoln Central to Meadowhalltrain
- Take the train from Meadowhall to Stockporttrain
- Take the train from Stockport to Chestertrain
4h 58m£40–74
Lincoln to Chester by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lincoln to Chester is to drive which costs £28 - £45 and takes 2h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Lincoln to Chester is to drive which takes 2h 37m and costs £28 - £45.
No, there is no direct train from Lincoln to Chester. However, there are services departing from Lincoln Central and arriving at Chester via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.
The distance between Lincoln and Chester is 122 miles. The road distance is 116.4 miles.
The best way to get from Lincoln to Chester without a car is to train which takes 3h 42m and costs £50 - £80.
It takes approximately 3h 42m to get from Lincoln to Chester, including transfers.
Lincoln to Chester train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Lincoln Central station.
Lincoln to Chester train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Crewe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lincoln to Chester is 116 miles. It takes approximately 2h 37m to drive from Lincoln to Chester.
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What companies run services between Lincoln, England and Chester, England?
East Midlands Railways operates a train from Lincoln Central to Crewe every 3 hours. Tickets cost £45–65 and the journey takes 3h 4m.
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Lincoln Central to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–65
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Lincoln Central to Meadowhall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Stockport to Chester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–24
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Meadowhall to Stockport
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–19
- Website
- TransPennine Express
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