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There are 5 ways to get from Nelson to Chester by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via Warrington Bank Quay

    best
    1. Take the train from Nelson to Prestontrain train
    2. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train
    3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Chestertrain train
    2h 43m
    £23–42

  2. Drive  67.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Nelson to Chestercar car 67.1 mi
    1h 18m
    £17–25

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Printworksbus bus X43
    2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Chestertrain train Leeds - Chester / ...
    3h 50m
    £18–30

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Nelson to Prestontrain train
    2. Take the train from Preston to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Liverpool Central Loop Line to Chestertrain train
    3h 34m
    £29–56

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus bus X43
    2. Take the bus from Co-op Live to Chester Bus Interchangebus bus Mc1
    5h 41m
    £23–33

Nelson to Chester by train

Calendar115Weekly Trains
Duration2h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket£23Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 71.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 43m

What companies run services between Nelson, Lancashire, England and Chester, England?

You can take a train from Nelson to Chester via Preston and Warrington Bank Quay in around 2h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Interchange to Chester Bus Interchange via Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, Piccadilly Gardens, Philips Park Cemetery, and Co-op Live in around 5h 41m.

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