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

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

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  1. Train via Crewe

    best
    1. Take the train from Peterborough to Nuneatontrain train Stansted Airport - Birmingham New Street / ...
    2. Take the train from Nuneaton to Crewetrain train London Euston - Crewe / ...
    3h 25m
    £48–107

  2. Drive  134 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Peterborough to Chestercar car 134 mi
    2h 47m
    £33–48

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Peterborough to Leicestertrain train
    2. Take the bus from Welford Place to Pool Meadow Bus Stationbus bus X6
    3. Take the bus from Coventry to Chester Bus Interchangebus bus
    6h 40m
    £35–54

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Peterborough to Birmingham New Streettrain train Stansted Airport - Birmingham New Street / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Chestertrain train Birmingham International - Llandudno Junction / ...
    4h 42m
    £68–104

  5. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Peterborough to Stockporttrain train Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
    2. Take the train from Stockport to Chestertrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Chester / ...
    4h 54m
    £70–105

Peterborough to Chester by train

Calendar113Weekly Trains
Duration3h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket£48Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 151.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 25m

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

You can take a train from Peterborough to Chester via Nuneaton and Crewe in around 3h 25m.

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