There are 4 ways to get from Lincolnshire to Chester by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Lincoln Central to Crewetrain Lincoln Central - Crewe
5h 18m£55–80Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Rail Station Car Park to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 151
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Chester Bus Interchangebus 830
7h 54m£28–49Drive 132 mi
- Drive from Lincolnshire to Chestercar 132 mi
3h 5m£33–47Train, bus
- Take the train from Lincoln Central to Meadowhalltrain
- Take the train from Meadowhall to Warrington Centraltrain
- Take the bus from Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G to Chester Bus Interchangebus X30
7h 33m£39–72
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lincolnshire to Chester is to bus which costs £27 - £50 and takes 7h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Lincolnshire to Chester is to drive which takes 3h 5m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Lincolnshire to Chester. However, there are services departing from Church Road and arriving at Chester Bus Interchange via Rail Station Car Park and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Lincolnshire to Chester. However, there are services departing from Lincoln Central and arriving at Chester via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.
The distance between Lincolnshire and Chester is 137 miles. The road distance is 132.8 miles.
The best way to get from Lincolnshire to Chester without a car is to train which takes 5h 18m and costs £50 - £85.
It takes approximately 5h 18m to get from Lincolnshire to Chester, including transfers.
Lincolnshire to Chester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Rail Station Car Park.
Lincolnshire to Chester train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Lincoln Central station.
The best way to get from Lincolnshire to Chester is to train which takes 5h 18m and costs £50 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £50 and takes 7h 54m.
What companies run services between Lincolnshire, 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 2h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Church Road to Chester Bus Interchange via Central Bus Station, Rail Station Car Park, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 7h 54m.
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Lincoln Central to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- 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
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Meadowhall to Warrington Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–30
- Website
- TransPennine Express
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Rail Station Car Park to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £14–25
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Chester Bus Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £11–20
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- +44 344 800 44 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- Arriva UK
Bus from Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G to Chester Bus Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £1–3
- Website
- Arriva UK
- Adult Single All Zone
- £1–3
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Booking & Getting There
Lincolnshire to Chester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Lincolnshire to Chester train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Crewe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lincolnshire to Chester is 133 miles. It takes approximately 3h 5m to drive from Lincolnshire to Chester.
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