Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Chester

See all options

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Newcastle to Newton-le-Willowstrain train Newcastle - Liverpool Lime Street
    4h 11m
    £56–94

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Newcastle-Upon-Tyne to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus bus Uk073
    2. Take the bus from Co-op Live to Chester Bus Interchangebus bus Mc1
    7h 29m
    £33–51

  3. Drive  168.4 mi

    1. Drive from Newcastle upon Tyne to Chestercar car 168.4 mi
    3h 18m
    £43–61

  4. Fly to Liverpool

    1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane NCL - LPL
    6h 20m
    £82–220

  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 29m
    £75–212

Newcastle upon Tyne to Chester by train

Calendar130Weekly Trains
Duration4h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket£56Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Chester.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 190.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 11m

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 £45–80 and the journey takes 3h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Newcastle-Upon-Tyne to Chester Bus Interchange via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, Piccadilly Gardens, Philips Park Cemetery, and Co-op Live in around 7h 29m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Booking & Getting There