The distance between Carlisle and Chester is around 216km (134 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 60m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Carlisle to Chester by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Warrington Bank Quay.
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Take the bus to Manchester Coach Station Chorlton St and then to Chester.
There are several options for getting from Carlisle to Chester by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around and will take around 5h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £55 ($65).
The distance between Carlisle and Chester is around 216km (134 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 189km (118 miles)
It takes around 1h 60m to get from Carlisle and Chester by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Carlisle to Chester is to take the train which takes around 1h 60m and will set you back approx £55 ($65).
The cheapest way to travel between Carlisle and Chester, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Carlisle and Chester. It typically takes around 1h 60m and departs hourly.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Carlisle and Chester with no changeovers required. The train runs once a week and takes 5h 10m.
Avanti West Coast, West Coast Railways, TransPennine Express Service, Transport for Wales and Northern Rail run train services between Carlisle and Chester. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 60m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Carlisle and Chester. It typically takes around 4h 30m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Carlisle to Chester. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Manchester Coach Station Chorlton St. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 4h 30m.
National Express run regular bus services between Carlisle and Chester. Buses run once daily and take around 4h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Carlisle to Chester. We recommend that you take the train to Warrington Bank Quay. instead which will take 1h 60m.
The closest major airport to Chester is Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) (LPL) which is approximately 16km (10 miles) from Chester. Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) and Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) (LBA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Carlisle and Chester. The distance is around 233km (145 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Carlisle to Chester is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 60m and will usually cost around £55 ($65).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 2 similar | 1h 60m | £55($65) | hourly | 216km (134 miles) |
Train via Manchester Piccadilly | 2h 60m | £48($57) | every 2 hours | 258km (160 miles) |
Train to Chester | 5h 10m | once a week | 216km (134 miles) | |
Bus | 4h 30m | £13($15) | once daily | 265km (165 miles) |
Drive | 2h 25m | £41($48) | on demand | 233km (145 miles) |
West Coast Railways
The following major airports near Chester offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.