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There are 6 ways to get from Washington to Chester by train, 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
    5h 4m
    £57–100

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sunderland Interchange to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus bus Uk930 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Chester Bus Interchangebus bus Ukn21 / ...
    8h 29m
    £25–38

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Interchange to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 172
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Chestertrain train Manchester Airport - Llandudno Junction / ...
    7h 2m
    £34–59

  4. Drive  163.5 mi

    1. Drive from Washington to Chestercar car 163.5 mi
    3h 9m
    £41–59

  5. Bus, fly to Liverpool

    1. Take the bus from High Street - Metro to Newcastle Airport Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane NCL - LPL
    5h 54m

  6. Bus, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from High Street - Metro to Newcastle Airport Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane NCL - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain train
    6h 8m

Washington to Chester by subway and train

Calendar117Weekly Services
Duration5h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket£57Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 201.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 4m

What companies run services between Washington, 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, you can take a bus from Vermont to Chester Bus Interchange via Interchange, Sunderland Interchange, and Liverpool, Liverpool One in around 8h 29m.

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