The distance between Sheffield and Chester is around 127km (79 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 35m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Sheffield 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 Stockport then Crewe and then to Chester.
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Take the train to Warrington Central then take the bus to Chester Bus Interchange.
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There are several options for getting from Sheffield to Chester by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around £30 ($35) and will take around 2h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £14 ($17).
The distance between Sheffield and Chester is around 127km (79 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 97km (60 miles)
It takes around 1h 50m to get from Sheffield and Chester by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Sheffield to Chester is to drive which takes around 1h 35m and will set you back approx £14 ($17).
The cheapest way to travel between Sheffield and Chester, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around £30 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Sheffield and Chester. It typically takes around 1h 50m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Sheffield to Chester. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Sheffield, Stockport and Crewe. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 1h 50m.
TransPennine Express Service, East Midlands Railways, Northern Rail, Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast and CrossCountry run train services between Sheffield and Chester. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 50m, 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 Sheffield and Chester. We recommend that you drive to Chester. instead which will take 1h 35m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Sheffield to Chester. We recommend that you take the train to Stockport then Crewe and then to Chester. instead which will take 1h 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 Sheffield and Chester. The distance is around 127km (79 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sheffield to Chester is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 50m and will usually cost around £45 ($53).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 1h 50m | £45($53) | hourly | 134km (83 miles) |
Train via Manchester Piccadilly | 2h 10m | £41($49) | hourly | 133km (83 miles) |
Train and Bus | 2h 55m | £30($35) | every 3 hours | 144km (89 miles) |
Drive | 1h 35m | £14($17) | on demand | 127km (79 miles) |
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The following major airports near Chester offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.