What is the cheapest way to get from Rawtenstall to Chester?

The cheapest way to get from Rawtenstall to Chester is to bus and line 100 bus which costs £6 - £8 and takes 5h.

What is the fastest way to get from Rawtenstall to Chester?

The fastest way to get from Rawtenstall to Chester is to drive which takes 1h 3m and costs £13 - £20.

Is there a direct bus between Rawtenstall and Chester?

No, there is no direct bus from Rawtenstall station to Chester. However, there are services departing from Bus station and arriving at Chester Bus Interchange via Shudehill Interchange and Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.

How far is it from Rawtenstall to Chester?

The distance between Rawtenstall and Chester is 57 miles. The road distance is 53.4 miles.

How do I travel from Rawtenstall to Chester without a car?

The best way to get from Rawtenstall to Chester without a car is to bus and train which takes 2h 32m and costs £16 - £27.

How long does it take to get from Rawtenstall to Chester?

It takes approximately 2h 32m to get from Rawtenstall to Chester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rawtenstall to Chester bus from?

Rawtenstall to Chester bus services, operated by The Burnley Bus Company, depart from Bus station.

Where does the Rawtenstall to Chester bus arrive?

Rawtenstall to Chester bus services, operated by The Burnley Bus Company, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.

Can I drive from Rawtenstall to Chester?

Yes, the driving distance between Rawtenstall to Chester is 53 miles. It takes approximately 1h 3m to drive from Rawtenstall to Chester.

Where can I stay near Chester?

There are 1118+ hotels available in Chester.

Rawtenstall to Chester - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 100 bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Rawtenstall to Chester by bus, train, car, or tram

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Bus station to Printworksbus X43
2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Chestertrain Leeds - Chester / ...
2h 32m
£16–27
Bus, line 100 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus station to Shudehill Interchangebus X43
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Warrington Bus Interchange Stand Nbus 100
3. Take the bus from Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G to Chester Bus Interchangebus X30
5h
£6–8
Drive 53.1 mi
1. Drive from Rawtenstall to Chestercar 53.1 mi
1h 3m
£14–20
Line 464 bus, tram, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Rochdale Interchangebus 464
2. Take the tram from Rochdale Town Centre to East Didsburytram
3. Take the train from East Didsbury to Chestertrain
4h 24m

Rawtenstall to Chester by bus and train

96Weekly Services

2h 32mAverage Duration

£16Cheapest Price

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Distance: 56.9 mi
Duration: 2h 32m

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

You can take a bus from Bus station to Chester Bus Interchange via Shudehill Interchange and Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G in around 5h.

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