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How to get fromNewmarket to Chesterby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cambridge to King's Crosstrain train Kings Lynn - London Kings Cross / ...
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Chestertrain train London Euston - Chester / ...
    4h 46m
    £93–151

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus bus Uk083
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Chester Bus Interchangebus bus Ukn21 / ...
    7h 20m
    £24–36

  3. Drive  180.8 mi

    1. Drive from Newmarket to Chestercar car 180.8 mi
    3h 9m
    £46–66

  4. Train via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Cambridge to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsburytrain train
    3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Chestertrain train
    6h 24m
    £93–159

  5. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Ely to Stockporttrain train Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
    2. Take the train from Stockport to Chestertrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Chester / ...
    7h 20m
    £85–127

Newmarket to Chester by train and foot

Calendar85Weekly Services
Duration4h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket£93Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 248.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 46m

What companies run services between Newmarket, Suffolk, England and Chester, England?

You can take a train from Newmarket to Chester via Cambridge, King's Cross, and London Euston in around 4h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Horse Racing Museum to Chester Bus Interchange via Drummer St Bus Station, Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18, and Birmingham - Jennens Road in around 7h 20m.

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