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Compare train and bus for Northampton to Chester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Northampton to Chester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 53m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €8, and a train costs an average of €14.
Distance: 106 miles (171 km)
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€62 Average price | €18 Average price Cheapest |
2h 23m Average total duration Fastest 1h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 8m Average total duration 3h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom Northampton to Chester
How to get from Northampton to Chester by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Northampton to Chester is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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NX707 · NX423Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
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FAQs: Travel from Northampton to Chester
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This is compared to other travel options from Northampton to Chester:
A bus is $12 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Northampton to Chester costing on average $22 (€17).
Other travel options to Chester take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 45m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Northampton and Chester as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Northampton station (NMP) and arrive in Chester station (CTR).
- Buses mostly depart from Northampton, Town Centre and arrive in Chester, Gorse Stacks (Bus Interchange).
- Travel with West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains to go to Chester by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Chester by bus.
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