The distance between Northampton and Chester is around 210km (130 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 45m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Northampton to Chester by train, bus, car and plane. 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 Chester.
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Take the train to London Euston then fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Chester.
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Take the bus to Coventry Pool Meadow Bus Station and then to Chester.
There are several options for getting from Northampton to Chester by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £12 ($14) and will take around 4h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £55 ($65).
The distance between Northampton and Chester is around 210km (130 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 171km (106 miles)
It takes around 1h 45m to get from Northampton 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 Northampton to Chester is to take the train which takes around 1h 45m and will set you back approx £55 ($65).
The cheapest way to travel between Northampton and Chester, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £12 ($14) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Northampton and Chester. It typically takes around 1h 45m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Northampton to Chester. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Milton Keynes Central. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 1h 45m.
Avanti West Coast, London Midland and Transport for Wales run train services between Northampton and Chester. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 1h 45m, 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 Northampton and Chester. It typically takes around 4h 35m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Northampton to Chester. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Coventry Pool Meadow Bus Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 4h 35m.
National Express run regular bus services between Northampton and Chester. Buses run once daily and take around 4h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Northampton to Chester. We recommend that you take the train to London Euston then fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Chester. instead which will take 3h 50m.
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 Northampton and Chester. The distance is around 210km (130 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 Northampton to Chester is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 45m and will usually cost around £55 ($65).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 1h 45m | £55($65) | every 4 hours | 232km (144 miles) |
Train via Birmingham International | 3h 10m | £57($67) | every 2 hours | 215km (133 miles) |
Train and Plane | 3h 50m | £260($305) | hourly | 456km (283 miles) |
Bus | 4h 35m | £12($14) | once daily | 219km (136 miles) |
Drive | 2h 25m | £36($43) | on demand | 210km (130 miles) |
Transport for Wales
The following major airports near Chester offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.