How to travel from Nottingham to Chester, United Kingdom

The distance between Nottingham and Chester is around 140km (87 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 45m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Nottingham to Chester by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Crewe.

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    £46($55)
Operated by

East Midlands Railways

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Drive

Drive to Chester.

  • Duration1h 45m
  • Distance140km (87 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nottingham and Chester

There are several options for getting from Nottingham to Chester by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £46 ($55) and will take around 2h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £16 ($19).

The distance between Nottingham and Chester is around 140km (87 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 119km (74 miles)

It takes around 2h 10m to get from Nottingham and Chester by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nottingham to Chester is to drive which takes around 1h 45m and will set you back approx £16 ($19).

The cheapest way to travel between Nottingham and Chester, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £46 ($55) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Nottingham and Chester. It typically takes around 2h 10m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Nottingham to Chester. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Crewe. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 10m.

East Midlands Railways run train services between Nottingham and Chester. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 2h 10m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Nottingham and Chester. We recommend that you drive to Chester. instead which will take 1h 45m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nottingham to Chester. We recommend that you take the train to Crewe. instead which will take 2h 10m.

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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Nottingham and Chester. The distance is around 140km (87 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nottingham to Chester is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 10m and will usually cost around £46 ($55).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Nottingham and Chester

Transport options from Nottingham to Chester
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 10m
£46($55)
every 2 hours140km (87 miles)
Drive
1h 45m
£16($19)
on demand140km (87 miles)

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Airports near Chester

The following major airports near Chester offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

LPL
Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL)
International Airport
Distance
16km (10 miles) from Chester
MAN
Manchester Airport (MAN)
International Airport
Distance
45km (28 miles) from Chester
LBA
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
International Airport
Distance
111km (69 miles) from Chester