How to get from Chester to Bury by light rail and train?

From Chester to Bury by light rail and train

To get from Chester to Bury in North West, take the NORTHERN train from Chester station to Manchester Victoria station. Next, take the GREEN LINE light rail from Victoria (Manchester Metrolink) station to Bury (Manchester Metrolink) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 38 min.

98min
Train - NORTHERN
Light rail - GREEN LINEGREEN LINE
Walk to Bury
Leaves from Chester

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Chester
  • 2
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Leeds
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Manchester Victoria
    57 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Victoria (Manchester Metrolink)
    190 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Light rail - GREEN LINEGREEN LINE
    Wait for light rail
    GREEN LINE
    Bury (Manchester Metrolink)
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Bury (Manchester Metrolink)
    29 min
  • 7
    Walk to Bury
    Walk to
    Bury
    350 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Chester to Bury by bus and train

To get from Chester to Bury in North West, take the NORTHERN train from Chester station to Rochdale station. Next, take the 471 bus from Rochdale Railway Station (Stop A) station to Bury Interchange station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 56 min.

116min
Train - NORTHERN
Bus - 471471
Walk to Bury
Leaves from Chester

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Chester
  • 2
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Leeds
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Rochdale
    72 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rochdale Railway Station (Stop A)
    70 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 471471
    Wait for bus
    471
    Bolton
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bury Interchange
    36 min
  • 7
    Walk to Bury
    Walk to
    Bury
    260 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Chester to Bury

The distance between Chester, North West and Bury, North West is approximately 80.2 km, which can typically be travelled in 98 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Chester to Bury by light rail and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in North West – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Chester

Chester is located at Chester, North West and the nearest public transport station is Railway Station S7.

Bus stations close to Chester:

  • Railway Station S7
  • Railway Station
  • Canal Bridge

Public transport stations close to Bury, North West

Bury is located at Bury, North West and the nearest public transport station is Bury Interchange.

Bus stations close to Bury:

  • Bury Interchange
  • The Rock (Stop Aa)
  • The Rock (Stop Cc)

Related Routes

From Chester to Bury by bus and train

To get from Chester to Bury in North West, take the NORTHERN train from Chester station to Rochdale station. Next, take the 471 bus from Rochdale Railway Station (Stop A) station to Bury Interchange station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 56 min.

116min
Train - NORTHERN
Bus - 471471
Walk to Bury
Leaves from Chester

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Chester
  • 2
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Leeds
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Rochdale
    72 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rochdale Railway Station (Stop A)
    70 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 471471
    Wait for bus
    471
    Bolton
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bury Interchange
    36 min
  • 7
    Walk to Bury
    Walk to
    Bury
    260 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Chester to Bury?

    The fastest way takes 98 minutes, using Bus line NORTHERN, Bus line GREEN LINE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Chester to Bury?

    The alternative route takes 116 minutes, using Bus line NORTHERN, Bus line 471.

  • Is there a direct train between Chester and Bury?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 38 min.

  • Which train line goes from Chester to Bury?

    The NORTHERN train line goes from Leeds station near Chester in Chester to Manchester Victoria station. From there you’ll have to take one light rail line till Manchester Victoria station near Bury in North West.

  • How long does it take to travel from Chester to Bury by train and light rail?

    The total travel time between Chester in Chester and Bury in North West by train and light rail is about 1 hr 38 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Chester to get to Bury?

    Get on the NORTHERN train from the Leeds station near Chester in Chester.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Chester and Bury?

    Get off the train at the Manchester Victoria station, which is closest to Bury in North West.

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