The distance between Hull and Chester is around 213km (133 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 15m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Hull 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 Manchester Victoria and then to Chester.
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Take the bus to Manchester Airport Bus Station and then to Chester.
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There are several options for getting from Hull to Chester by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £20 ($24) and will take around 4hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £38 ($45).
The distance between Hull and Chester is around 213km (133 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 180km (112 miles)
It takes around 2h 40m to get from Hull and Chester by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Hull to Chester is to drive which takes around 2h 15m and will set you back approx £38 ($45).
The cheapest way to travel between Hull and Chester, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £20 ($24) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Hull and Chester. It typically takes around 2h 40m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Hull to Chester. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Manchester Victoria. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 40m.
TransPennine Express Service and Northern Rail run train services between Hull and Chester. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 40m, 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 Hull and Chester. It typically takes around 4hrs and departs 6 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Hull to Chester. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Manchester Airport Bus Station. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 4hrs.
Megabus UK and National Express run regular bus services between Hull and Chester. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 4hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hull to Chester. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Victoria and then to Chester. instead which will take 2h 40m.
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 Hull and Chester. The distance is around 220km (137 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hull to Chester is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 40m and will usually cost around £32 ($38).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 2h 40m | £32($38) | hourly | 213km (133 miles) |
Bus | 4hrs | £20($24) | 6 times a week | 234km (145 miles) |
Drive | 2h 15m | £38($45) | on demand | 220km (137 miles) |
Transport for Wales
The following major airports near Chester offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.