What is the cheapest way to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Chester?

The cheapest way to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Chester is to drive which costs £40 - £60 and takes 3h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Chester?

The fastest way to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Chester is to drive which takes 3h 18m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct train between Newcastle upon Tyne and Chester?

No, there is no direct train from Newcastle upon Tyne to Chester. However, there are services departing from Newcastle and arriving at Chester via Newton-le-Willows. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.

How far is it from Newcastle upon Tyne to Chester?

The distance between Newcastle upon Tyne and Chester is 192 miles. The road distance is 169.4 miles.

How do I travel from Newcastle upon Tyne to Chester without a car?

The best way to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Chester without a car is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs £65 - £120.

How long does it take to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Chester?

It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Chester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Newcastle upon Tyne to Chester train from?

Newcastle upon Tyne to Chester train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Newcastle station.

Train or fly from Newcastle upon Tyne to Chester?

The best way to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Chester is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs £65 - £120. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £80 - £160 and takes 5h 33m.

Where does the Newcastle upon Tyne to Chester train arrive?

Newcastle upon Tyne to Chester train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Newton-le-Willows station.

Can I drive from Newcastle upon Tyne to Chester?

Yes, the driving distance between Newcastle upon Tyne to Chester is 169 miles. It takes approximately 3h 18m to drive from Newcastle upon Tyne to Chester.

How do I get a train ticket from Newcastle upon Tyne to Chester?

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Where can I stay near Chester?

There are 1110+ hotels available in Chester.

Newcastle upon Tyne to Chester - 4 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Chester by train, car, or plane

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best
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Newton-le-Willowstrain Newcastle - Liverpool Lime Street
4h 11m
£66–111
Drive 168.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Newcastle upon Tyne to Chestercar 168.4 mi
3h 18m
£42–60
Fly to Liverpool
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Liverpool (LPL)plane NCL - LPL
5h 33m
£82–160
Fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane NCL - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
6h 24m
£72–198

Newcastle upon Tyne to Chester by train

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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 £55–100 and the journey takes 3h 7m. Alternatively, easyJet, Ryanair, and Aer Lingus fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Liverpool (LPL) twice daily.

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