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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Northampton to Rugbytrain train
    2. Take the train from Rugby to Crewetrain train
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Chestertrain train
    2h 16m
    £37–95

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Northampton Town Centre to Chester Bus Interchangebus bus Ukn21
    3h 45m
    £14–23

  3. Drive 124.7 mi

    1. Drive from Northampton to Chestercar car 124.7 mi
    2h 20m
    £31–44

  4. Train via Stafford

    1. Take the train from Northampton to Coventrytrain train
    2. Take the train from Coventry to Staffordtrain train
    3. Take the train from Stafford to Chestertrain train
    3h 37m
    £42–87

  5. Train via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Northampton to Birmingham New Streettrain train London Euston - Birmingham New Street / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Chestertrain train Birmingham International - Llandudno Junction / ...
    4h 2m
    £46–101

Northampton to Chester by train

Calendar160Weekly Trains
Duration2h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket£37Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 114.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 16m

What companies run services between Northampton, England and Chester, England?

You can take a train from Northampton to Chester via Rugby and Crewe in around 2h 16m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Northampton Town Centre to Chester Bus Interchange once daily. Tickets cost £14–23 and the journey takes 3h 45m.

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