The distance between Chester and Seaton is around 260km (161 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 40m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Chester to Seaton 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 Manchester Victoria and then to Thornaby.
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Take the bus to Manchester Coach Station Chorlton St and then to Middlesbrough.
There are several options for getting from Chester to Seaton by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £16 ($19) and will take around 4h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £45 ($53).
The distance between Chester and Seaton is around 260km (161 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 277km (172 miles)
It takes around 3h 20m to get from Chester and Seaton by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Chester to Seaton is to drive which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx £45 ($53).
The cheapest way to travel between Chester and Seaton, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £16 ($19) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Chester and Seaton. It typically takes around 3h 20m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Chester to Seaton. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Manchester Victoria and Thornaby. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 20m.
Northern Rail and TransPennine Express Service run train services between Chester and Seaton. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 20m, 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 Chester and Seaton. It typically takes around 4h 10m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Chester to Seaton. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Manchester Coach Station Chorlton St and Middlesbrough. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 4h 10m.
National Express run regular bus services between Chester and Seaton. Buses run twice daily and take around 4h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Chester to Seaton. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Victoria and then to Thornaby. instead which will take 3h 20m.
The closest major airport to Seaton is Exeter Airport (EXT) (EXT) which is approximately 24km (15 miles) from Seaton. Cardiff Airport (CWL) (CWL) and Bristol Airport (BRS) (BRS) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Chester and Seaton. The distance is around 260km (161 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chester to Seaton is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 20m and will usually cost around £43 ($51).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 3h 20m | £43($51) | hourly | 266km (165 miles) |
Bus | 4h 10m | £16($19) | twice daily | 265km (165 miles) |
Drive | 2h 40m | £45($53) | on demand | 260km (161 miles) |
Transport for Wales
The following major airports near Seaton offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.