How to get to Chester from Peterborough

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Compare train and coach for Peterborough to Chester

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Peterborough to Chester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £71 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 24m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £71, while a train costs an average of £71.

Distance: 190 km

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£71

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Cheapest

£36

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3h 24m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 54m

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3h 17m

Average total duration

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Compare ways to travel from Peterborough to Chester

Compare the available ways to get from Peterborough to Chester, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.

The cheapest way to travel from Peterborough to Chester is a train with an average price of £71.
The fastest way to travel from Peterborough to Chester is by train with an average journey time of 3h 24m.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Peterborough and Chester including taking a train and coach.
Take the train. It's meaningfully faster than driving, and the time saved usually justifies the price.

You'll arrive about 23m sooner (2h 54m by train vs 3h 17m by car). Tickets start at around £71 compared to roughly £36 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.

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from Peterborough to Chester

How to get to Chester from Peterborough by train, bus, flight or ferry.

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The best way to travel from Peterborough to Chester is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Cross Country
    6:103h30
    Peterborough
    9:40Chester
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Cheapest

  • Cross Country
    6:103h30
    Peterborough
    9:40Chester
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    2 changes

Fastest

  • Cross Country
    6:103h30
    Peterborough
    9:40Chester
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    2 changes

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  • Cross Country
    6:543h46
    Peterborough
    10:40Chester
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    2 changes
  • Cross Country
    7:543h46
    Peterborough
    11:40Chester
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  • Cross Country
    8:543h46
    Peterborough
    12:40Chester
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    2 changes

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FAQs: Peterborough to Chester

Travel to Chester easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Peterborough to Chester.

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There are 2 options to travel between Peterborough and Chester including taking a train and coach.
The cheapest way to travel from Peterborough to Chester is a train with an average price of £71.
The fastest way to travel from Peterborough to Chester is by train with an average journey time of 3h 24m.
The Peterborough to Chester distance is approximately 190 km.
The average frequency per day from Peterborough to Chester is:
  • Around 4 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Peterborough to Chester:
  • Trains mostly depart from Peterborough station (PBO) and arrive in Chester station (CTR).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Peterborough to Chester, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with CrossCountry, Transpennine Express, Northern Rail, East Midlands Railway, London North Eastern Railway to go to Chester by train.
Omio customers who travel from Peterborough 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 Peterborough to Chester, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
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.

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