The distance between Peak District National park and Chester is around 91km (57 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 10m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Peak District National park 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.
👋 Also check out Chester → Peak District National park if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Manchester Piccadilly and then to Chester.
Take the train to Manchester Piccadilly then take the bus to Chester.
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There are several options for getting from Peak District National park to Chester by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around £17 ($20) and will take around 2h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £11 ($13).
The distance between Peak District National park and Chester is around 91km (57 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 79km (49 miles)
It takes around 2h 30m to get from Peak District National park and Chester by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 10m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Peak District National park to Chester is to drive which takes around 1h 10m and will set you back approx £11 ($13).
The cheapest way to travel between Peak District National park and Chester, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around £17 ($20) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Peak District National park and Chester. It typically takes around 2h 30m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Peak District National park to Chester. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Edale and Manchester Piccadilly. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 30m.
Northern Rail, East Midlands Railways and Transport for Wales run train services between Peak District National park and Chester. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 30m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Peak District National park and Chester. We recommend that you drive to Chester. instead which will take 1h 10m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Peak District National park to Chester. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Piccadilly and then to Chester. instead which will take 2h 30m.
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 Peak District National park and Chester. The distance is around 91km (57 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 10m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Peak District National park to Chester is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 30m and will usually cost around £41 ($48).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 2h 30m | £41($48) | hourly | 103km (64 miles) |
Train and Bus | 2h 55m | £17($20) | twice daily | 108km (67 miles) |
Drive | 1h 10m | £11($13) | on demand | 91km (57 miles) |
East Midlands Railways
Transport for Wales
The following major airports near Chester offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.