What is the cheapest way to get from Milton Keynes to Chester?

The cheapest way to get from Milton Keynes to Chester is to bus which costs £16 - £28 and takes 5h 46m.

What is the fastest way to get from Milton Keynes to Chester?

The fastest way to get from Milton Keynes to Chester is to train which takes 1h 46m and costs £27 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Milton Keynes and Chester?

No, there is no direct bus from Milton Keynes to Chester. However, there are services departing from The Point and arriving at Chester Bus Interchange via Northampton Town Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Milton Keynes and Chester?

No, there is no direct train from Milton Keynes to Chester. However, there are services departing from Milton Keynes Central and arriving at Chester via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 46m.

How far is it from Milton Keynes to Chester?

The distance between Milton Keynes and Chester is 129 miles. The road distance is 142.3 miles.

How do I travel from Milton Keynes to Chester without a car?

The best way to get from Milton Keynes to Chester without a car is to train which takes 1h 46m and costs £27 - £110.

How long does it take to get from Milton Keynes to Chester?

It takes approximately 1h 46m to get from Milton Keynes to Chester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Milton Keynes to Chester bus from?

Milton Keynes to Chester bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Northampton Town Centre station.

Where do I catch the Milton Keynes to Chester train from?

Milton Keynes to Chester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Milton Keynes Central station.

Train or bus from Milton Keynes to Chester?

The best way to get from Milton Keynes to Chester is to train which takes 1h 46m and costs £27 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £16 - £28 and takes 5h 46m.

Where does the Milton Keynes to Chester bus arrive?

Milton Keynes to Chester bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Chester Bus Interchange station.

Where does the Milton Keynes to Chester train arrive?

Milton Keynes to Chester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Milton Keynes to Chester?

Yes, the driving distance between Milton Keynes to Chester is 142 miles. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Milton Keynes to Chester.

How do I get a train ticket from Milton Keynes to Chester?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Milton Keynes to Chester?

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Where can I stay near Chester?

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There are 4 ways to get from Milton Keynes to Chester by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Crewetrain London Euston - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Chestertrain Crewe - Wrexham General / ...
1h 46m
£28–105
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Northampton Town Centre to Chester Bus Interchangebus Ukn21
5h 46m
£17–28
Drive 141.5 mi
1. Drive from Milton Keynes to Chestercar 141.5 mi
2h 30m
£35–50
Train via Wolverhampton
1. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Wolverhamptontrain London Euston - Wolverhampton / ...
2. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Chestertrain Birmingham International - Llandudno Junction / ...
4h 4m
£52–94

Milton Keynes to Chester by train

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Distance: 128.4 mi
Duration: 1h 46m

What companies run services between Milton Keynes, England and Chester, England?

You can take a train from Milton Keynes Central to Chester via Crewe in around 1h 46m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Northampton Town Centre to Chester Bus Interchange once daily. Tickets cost £15–25 and the journey takes 3h 45m.

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