What is the cheapest way to get from South Shields to Chester?

The cheapest way to get from South Shields to Chester is to bus which costs £23 - £45 and takes 8h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from South Shields to Chester?

The fastest way to get from South Shields to Chester is to drive which takes 3h 20m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between South Shields and Chester?

No, there is no direct bus from South Shields to Chester. However, there are services departing from Interchange and arriving at Chester Bus Interchange via Interchange and Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 10m.

Is there a direct train between South Shields and Chester?

No, there is no direct train from South Shields to Chester. However, there are services departing from South Shields and arriving at Chester via Newcastle and Newton-le-Willows. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.

How far is it from South Shields to Chester?

The distance between South Shields and Chester is 198 miles. The road distance is 171.6 miles.

How do I travel from South Shields to Chester without a car?

The best way to get from South Shields to Chester without a car is to train which takes 4h 51m and costs £55 - £100.

How long does it take to get from South Shields to Chester?

It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from South Shields to Chester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the South Shields to Chester bus from?

South Shields to Chester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Interchange station.

Where do I catch the South Shields to Chester train from?

South Shields to Chester train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Newcastle station.

Train, bus or fly from South Shields to Chester?

The best way to get from South Shields to Chester is to train which takes 4h 51m and costs £55 - £100. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £80 - £170 and takes 6h 5m, you could also bus, which costs £23 - £45 and takes 8h 10m.

Where does the South Shields to Chester bus arrive?

South Shields to Chester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where does the South Shields to Chester train arrive?

South Shields to Chester train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Newton-le-Willows station.

Can I drive from South Shields to Chester?

Yes, the driving distance between South Shields to Chester is 172 miles. It takes approximately 3h 20m to drive from South Shields to Chester.

Where can I stay near Chester?

There are 1118+ hotels available in Chester.

South Shields to Chester - 6 ways to travel via train, subway, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from South Shields to Chester by train, subway, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Newton-le-Willowstrain Newcastle - Liverpool Lime Street
4h 51m
£56–100
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Interchange to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 172
2. Take the bus from Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G to Chester Bus Interchangebus X30
8h 10m
£23–45
Subway, bus, train
1. Take the subway from South Shields to Monumentsubway Yel
2. Take the bus from Newcastle-Upon-Tyne to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus
3. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Chestertrain
8h 8m
£33–54
Drive 170.6 mi
1. Drive from South Shields to Chestercar 170.6 mi
3h 20m
£43–62
Fly to Liverpool
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Liverpool (LPL)plane NCL - LPL
6h 5m
£80–165
Fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane NCL - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
6h 57m
£74–227

South Shields to Chester by bus, foot, and train

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Distance: 196.5 mi
Duration: 4h 51m

What companies run services between South Shields, England and Chester, England?

TransPennine Express operates a train from Newcastle to Newton-le-Willows hourly. Tickets cost £45–80 and the journey takes 2h 39m. Alternatively, easyJet, Ryanair, and Aer Lingus fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Liverpool (LPL) twice daily.

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