How to get from Lymm to Chester by bus, light rail and train?

From Lymm to Chester by bus, light rail and train

To get from Lymm to Chester you’ll need to take one bus line, one light rail line and one train line: take the 5A bus from Lymm Cross station to Sale Metrolink Stop station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREEN LINE light rail and finally take the NORTHERN train from Navigation Road station to Chester station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 9 min. The bus, light rail and train schedule from Lymm may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, light rail and train schedule to Chester on the Moovit app.

129min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 5A5A
Light rail - GREEN LINEGREEN LINE
Train - NORTHERN
Leaves from Lymm Cross

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lymm Cross
    90 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5A5A
    Wait for bus
    5A
    Sale Metrolink Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sale Metrolink Stop
    32 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Sale (Manchester Metrolink)
    130 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Light rail - GREEN LINEGREEN LINE
    Wait for light rail
    GREEN LINE
    Altrincham (Manchester Metrolink)
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Navigation Road (Manchester Metrolink)
    6 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Navigation Road
    50 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Chester
  • 9
    Ride to train station Chester
    Ride to train station
    Chester
    65 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Lymm to Chester by bus, light rail and train via 5A, PURPLE LINE and NORTHERN

To get from Lymm to Chester you’ll need to take one bus line, one light rail line and one train line: take the 5A bus from Lymm Cross station to Sale Metrolink Stop station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PURPLE LINE light rail and finally take the NORTHERN train from Navigation Road station to Chester station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 9 min. The bus, light rail and train schedule from Lymm may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, light rail and train schedule to Chester on the Moovit app.

129min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 5A5A
Light rail - PURPLE LINEPURPLE LINE
Train - NORTHERN
Leaves from Lymm Cross

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lymm Cross
    90 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5A5A
    Wait for bus
    5A
    Sale Metrolink Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sale Metrolink Stop
    32 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Sale (Manchester Metrolink)
    130 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Light rail - PURPLE LINEPURPLE LINE
    Wait for light rail
    PURPLE LINE
    Altrincham (Manchester Metrolink)
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Navigation Road (Manchester Metrolink)
    7 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Navigation Road
    50 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Chester
  • 9
    Ride to train station Chester
    Ride to train station
    Chester
    65 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Lymm to Chester

The distance between Lymm and Chester is approximately 66.03 km, which can typically be travelled in 129 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Lymm to Chester by bus, light rail and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chester – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus, Light Rail And Train schedule from Lymm to Chester

To check the bus, light rail and train schedule from Lymm to Chester using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Lymm) and destination (Chester), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus, light rail and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, light rail and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus, light rail and train schedules.

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Alternative route from Lymm to Chester by bus, light rail and train via 5A, PURPLE LINE and NORTHERN

To get from Lymm to Chester you’ll need to take one bus line, one light rail line and one train line: take the 5A bus from Lymm Cross station to Sale Metrolink Stop station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PURPLE LINE light rail and finally take the NORTHERN train from Navigation Road station to Chester station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 9 min. The bus, light rail and train schedule from Lymm may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, light rail and train schedule to Chester on the Moovit app.

129min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 5A5A
Light rail - PURPLE LINEPURPLE LINE
Train - NORTHERN
Leaves from Lymm Cross

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lymm Cross
    90 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5A5A
    Wait for bus
    5A
    Sale Metrolink Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sale Metrolink Stop
    32 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Sale (Manchester Metrolink)
    130 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Light rail - PURPLE LINEPURPLE LINE
    Wait for light rail
    PURPLE LINE
    Altrincham (Manchester Metrolink)
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Navigation Road (Manchester Metrolink)
    7 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Navigation Road
    50 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Chester
  • 9
    Ride to train station Chester
    Ride to train station
    Chester
    65 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 129 minutes, using Bus line 5A, Light Rail line GREEN LINE, Train line NORTHERN.

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

    The alternative route takes 129 minutes, using Bus line 5A, Light Rail line PURPLE LINE, Train line NORTHERN.

  • Is there a direct bus between Lymm and Chester?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line, one light rail line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 9 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Lymm to Chester?

    The 5A bus line goes from Lymm Cross station near Lymm in Lymm to Sale Metrolink Station station. From there you’ll have to take one light rail line and one train line till Sale Metrolink Station station near Chester.

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

    The total travel time between Lymm and Chester by bus, light rail and train is about 2 hr 9 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Lymm to get to Chester?

    Get on the 5A bus from the Lymm Cross stop near Lymm in Lymm.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Lymm and Chester?

    Get off the bus at the Sale Metrolink Station station, which is closest to Chester.

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