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How to get fromNewcastle upon Tyne to Chesterby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Chester by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Newcastle to Newton-le-Willowstrain train Newcastle - Liverpool Lime Street
    4h 12m
    £69–120

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Newcastle-Upon-Tyne to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus bus Uk073
    2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Chestertrain train Leeds - Chester / ...
    5h 40m
    £32–55

  3. Drive 168.4 mi

    1. Drive from Newcastle upon Tyne to Chestercar car 168.4 mi
    3h 18m
    £41–60

  4. Fly to Liverpool

    1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane NCL - LPL
    5h 41m
    £67–161

  5. Fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane NCL - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain train
    6h 24m
    £68–188

Newcastle upon Tyne to Chester by train

Calendar122Weekly Trains
Duration4h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket£69Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 190.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 12m

What companies run services between Newcastle upon Tyne, England and Chester, England?

TransPennine Express operates a train from Newcastle to Newton-le-Willows hourly. Tickets cost £60–110 and the journey takes 3h 8m. Alternatively, easyJet, Ryanair, and Aer Lingus fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Liverpool (LPL) twice daily.

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