What is the cheapest way to get from Preston (Station) to Chester?

The cheapest way to get from Preston (Station) to Chester is to bus and line 310 bus which costs £6 - £10 and takes 4h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from Preston (Station) to Chester?

The fastest way to get from Preston (Station) to Chester is to drive which takes 1h 5m and costs £12 - £19.

Is there a direct bus between Preston (Station) and Chester?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston (Station) station to Chester. However, there are services departing from Railway Station and arriving at Chester Bus Interchange via Bus Station and Whitechapel. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 32m.

Is there a direct train between Preston (Station) and Chester?

No, there is no direct train from Preston (Station) to Chester. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Chester via Warrington Bank Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 13m.

How far is it from Preston (Station) to Chester?

The distance between Preston (Station) and Chester is 45 miles. The road distance is 51.8 miles.

How do I travel from Preston (Station) to Chester without a car?

The best way to get from Preston (Station) to Chester without a car is to train which takes 1h 13m and costs £16 - £29.

How long does it take to get from Preston (Station) to Chester?

It takes approximately 1h 13m to get from Preston (Station) to Chester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston (Station) to Chester bus from?

Preston (Station) to Chester bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Railway Station.

Where do I catch the Preston (Station) to Chester train from?

Preston (Station) to Chester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.

Train or bus from Preston (Station) to Chester?

The best way to get from Preston (Station) to Chester is to train which takes 1h 13m and costs £16 - £29. Alternatively, you can bus and line 310 bus, which costs £6 - £10 and takes 4h 32m.

Where does the Preston (Station) to Chester bus arrive?

Preston (Station) to Chester bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Preston (Station) to Chester train arrive?

Preston (Station) to Chester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Warrington Bank Quay station.

Can I drive from Preston (Station) to Chester?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston (Station) to Chester is 52 miles. It takes approximately 1h 5m to drive from Preston (Station) to Chester.

How do I get a train ticket from Preston (Station) to Chester?

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There are 3 ways to get from Preston (Station) to Chester by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Chestertrain Manchester Airport - Holyhead / ...
1h 13m
£17–29
Bus, line 310 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Railway Station to Bus Stationbus 2A
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Queen Square Bus Stationbus 310
3. Take the bus from Whitechapel to Chester Bus Interchangebus 1 / ...
4h 32m
£6–10
Drive 51.5 mi
1. Drive from Preston (Station) to Chestercar 51.5 mi
1h 5m
£13–19

Preston (Station) to Chester by train

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Distance: 44.6 mi
Duration: 1h 13m

What companies run services between Preston (Station), England and Chester, England?

You can take a train from Preston to Chester via Warrington Bank Quay in around 1h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Railway Station to Chester Bus Interchange via Bus Station, Queen Square Bus Station, and Whitechapel in around 4h 32m.

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