How to travel from Newcastle to Chester

There are 3 options to travel between Newcastle and Chester including taking a bus, train, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Newcastle to Chester is a bus with an average price of $35 (€28).

This is compared to other travel options from Newcastle to Chester:

A bus is $33 (€27) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Newcastle to Chester costing on average $68 (€55).

A bus is $161 (€131) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Newcastle to Chester costing on average $196 (€159).

The fastest way to travel from Newcastle to Chester is by train with an average journey time of 4h 17m.

Other travel options to Chester take longer:

Bus takes on average 10h 3m.

Flight takes on average 12h 9m.

The distance from Newcastle to Chester is approximately 133 miles (215 km).

The average frequency per day from Newcastle to Chester is:

• Around 14 flights per day.
• Around 7 trains per day.
• Around 2 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Newcastle and Chester as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Newcastle to Chester:

• Flights mostly depart from Newcastle Airport and arrive in Manchester Airport.
• Trains mostly depart from Newcastle station (NCL) and arrive in Chester station (CTR).
• Buses mostly depart from Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street and arrive in Chester, Gorse Stacks (Bus Interchange).
• Ferries mostly depart from Heysham and arrive in Douglas.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Newcastle to Chester, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with Transpennine Express, Avanti West Coast, Northern Rail, CrossCountry to go to Chester by train.

Omio customers who travel from Newcastle to Chester often also extend their vacation to go to London, Manchester, Liverpool, London Euston (EUS), Edinburgh. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Chester and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Chester to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Chester, you can explore Chester Zoo, one of the UK's largest zoos, and the Grosvenor Museum with its local history exhibits. Enjoy the scenic River Dee with a walk or boat trip. Visit Storyhouse for theatre, cinema, and library experiences. Discover military history at the Cheshire Military Museum. Don't miss Chester Cathedral's stunning architecture, the Chester Roman Amphitheatre, the medieval Chester City Walls, the iconic Eastgate Clock, and The Rows for unique shopping experiences.

To fully experience Chester, two to three days are ideal. This allows time to explore its historic attractions, such as the Roman walls, Chester Cathedral, and the historic Rows, as well as enjoy its shops and dining options.