How to get to Chester from Durham

There are 2 options to travel between Durham and Chester including taking a coach and train.

The cheapest way to travel from Durham to Chester is a coach with an average price of £43.

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

A coach is £38 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Durham to Chester costing on average £81.

The fastest way to travel from Durham to Chester is by train with an average journey time of 4h 0m.

Other travel options to Chester take longer:

Coach takes on average 10h 31m.

The Durham to Chester distance is approximately 196 km.

The average frequency per day from Durham to Chester is:

• Around 4 trains per day.
• Around 3 coaches per day.

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

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

• Trains mostly depart from Durham station (DHM) and arrive in Chester station (CTR).
• Coaches mostly depart from Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street and arrive in Chester, Gorse Stacks (Bus Interchange).

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

• Travel with FlixBus to go to Chester by coach.
• Travel with Transpennine Express, Northern Rail to go to Chester by train.

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

To get from Durham to Chester, you can choose from several travel options including coach and train.

In Chester, you can visit Chester Zoo, one of the UK's largest zoos, or explore the Grosvenor Museum for local history and art. Enjoy a walk or boat trip along the River Dee, or experience cultural offerings at Storyhouse. The Cheshire Military Museum provides insights into military history. Don't miss the stunning Chester Cathedral, the historical Chester Roman Amphitheatre, and the well-preserved Chester City Walls for panoramic views. The Eastgate Clock and The Rows offer iconic sights and unique shopping experiences.

A stay of two to three days in Chester is typically sufficient to explore its historic sites, such as Chester Cathedral, the Roman walls, and the Rows, while also enjoying local dining and shopping experiences.