There are 3 ways to get from Preston to Chester-le-Street by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Preston to Leedstrain Blackpool North - Leeds / ...
- Take the train from Leeds to Chester-Le-Streettrain Liverpool Lime Street - Newcastle / ...
3h 39m£48–86Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 181 / ...
- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Interchangebus 172
6h 15m£25–44Drive 112.2 mi
- Drive from Preston to Chester-le-Streetcar 112.2 mi
2h 13m£28–41
Preston to Chester-le-Street by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Preston to Chester-le-Street is to bus which costs £25 - £45 and takes 6h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Preston to Chester-le-Street is to drive which takes 2h 13m and costs £28 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Chester-le-Street. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at South Burns Stand K via Manchester Central Coach Station and Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Preston to Chester-le-Street. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Chester-Le-Street via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 39m.
The distance between Preston and Chester-le-Street is 159 miles. The road distance is 112.9 miles.
The best way to get from Preston to Chester-le-Street without a car is to train which takes 3h 39m and costs £45 - £90.
It takes approximately 3h 39m to get from Preston to Chester-le-Street, including transfers.
Preston to Chester-le-Street bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Preston to Chester-le-Street train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Preston station.
The best way to get from Preston to Chester-le-Street is to train which takes 3h 39m and costs £45 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £45 and takes 6h 15m.
What companies run services between Preston, England and Chester-le-Street, England?
You can take a train from Preston to Chester-Le-Street via Leeds in around 3h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to South Burns Stand K via Manchester Central Coach Station and Interchange in around 6h 15m.
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Preston to Leeds
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–40
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Leeds to Chester-Le-Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £28–50
- Website
- TransPennine Express
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £5–9
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- National Express
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Preston to Chester-le-Street bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.
Preston to Chester-le-Street train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Leeds station.
Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Chester-le-Street is 113 miles. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from Preston to Chester-le-Street.
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