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How to get fromSouth Shields to Chesterby train, subway, bus, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from South Shields to Chester by train, subway, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Newcastle to Newton-le-Willowstrain train Newcastle - Liverpool Lime Street
    4h 53m
    £66–120

  2. Subway, bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the subway from South Shields to Monumentsubway subway Yel
    2. Take the bus from Newcastle-Upon-Tyne to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus bus
    3. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Chestertrain train
    8h 6m
    £33–59

  3. Drive 170.6 mi

    1. Drive from South Shields to Chestercar car 170.6 mi
    3h 20m
    £42–61

  4. Fly to Liverpool

    1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane NCL - LPL
    6h 10m
    £68–175

  5. Fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane NCL - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain train
    6h 57m
    £69–182

South Shields to Chester by subway and train

Calendar118Weekly Services
Duration4h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket£66Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 196.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 53m

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 £55–100 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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