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How to get from St James Square (Stop Cp) to Chester by light rail and train?

By light rail and train

To get from St James Square (Stop Cp) to Chester in North West, you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 train lines: take the BLUE LINE light rail from St Peter's Square (Manchester Metrolink) station to Piccadilly (Manchester Metrolink) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CROSSCOUNTRY train and finally take the TRANSPORT FOR WALES train from Crewe station to Chester station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 40 min.

100min
Walk to light rail station
Light rail - BLUE LINEBLUE LINE
Train - CROSSCOUNTRY
Train - TRANSPORT FOR WALES
Walk to Chester
Leaves from St Peter's Square (Manchester Metrolink)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    St Peter's Square (Manchester Metrolink)
    390 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Light rail - BLUE LINEBLUE LINE
    Wait for light rail
    BLUE LINE
    Ashton-Under-Lyne (Manchester Metrolink)
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Piccadilly (Manchester Metrolink)
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Manchester Piccadilly
    290 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - CROSSCOUNTRYCROSSCOUNTRY
    Wait for train
    CROSSCOUNTRY
    Bournemouth
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Crewe
    35 min
  • 7
    Train - TRANSPORT FOR WALESTRANSPORT FOR WALES
    Wait for train
    TRANSPORT FOR WALES
    Bangor (Gwynedd)
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chester
    19 min
  • 9
    Walk to Chester
    Walk to
    Chester
    470 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By train

To get from St James Square (Stop Cp) to Chester in North West, take the CROSSCOUNTRY train from Manchester Piccadilly station to Crewe station. Next, take the TRANSPORT FOR WALES train from Crewe station to Chester station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 43 min.

103min
Walk to train station
Train - CROSSCOUNTRY
Train - TRANSPORT FOR WALES
Walk to Chester
Leaves from Manchester Piccadilly

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Manchester Piccadilly
    0.71 mi • 15 min
  • 2
    Train - CROSSCOUNTRYCROSSCOUNTRY
    Wait for train
    CROSSCOUNTRY
    Bournemouth
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Crewe
    35 min
  • 4
    Train - TRANSPORT FOR WALESTRANSPORT FOR WALES
    Wait for train
    TRANSPORT FOR WALES
    Bangor (Gwynedd)
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chester
    19 min
  • 6
    Walk to Chester
    Walk to
    Chester
    470 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from St James Square (Stop Cp) to Chester

The distance between St James Square (Stop Cp), North West and Chester, North West is approximately 53.12 mi, which can typically be travelled in 100 min. Moovit will show you the directions from St James Square (Stop Cp) to Chester 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 St James Square (Stop Cp)

St James Square (Stop Cp) is located at St James Square (Stop Cp), North West and the nearest public transport station is Chinatown (Stop Cr).

Bus stations close to St James Square (Stop Cp):

  • Chinatown (Stop Cr)
  • George Street
  • Mosley Street (Stop Cv)

Public transport stations close to Chester, North West

Chester is located at Chester, North West and the nearest public transport station is Hoole Bridge Shops.

Bus stations close to Chester:

  • Hoole Bridge Shops
  • Railway Station
  • Hoole Way (Stop R)

By train

To get from St James Square (Stop Cp) to Chester in North West, take the CROSSCOUNTRY train from Manchester Piccadilly station to Crewe station. Next, take the TRANSPORT FOR WALES train from Crewe station to Chester station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 43 min.

103min
Walk to train station
Train - CROSSCOUNTRY
Train - TRANSPORT FOR WALES
Walk to Chester
Leaves from Manchester Piccadilly

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Manchester Piccadilly
    0.71 mi • 15 min
  • 2
    Train - CROSSCOUNTRYCROSSCOUNTRY
    Wait for train
    CROSSCOUNTRY
    Bournemouth
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Crewe
    35 min
  • 4
    Train - TRANSPORT FOR WALESTRANSPORT FOR WALES
    Wait for train
    TRANSPORT FOR WALES
    Bangor (Gwynedd)
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chester
    19 min
  • 6
    Walk to Chester
    Walk to
    Chester
    470 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from St James Square (Stop Cp) to Chester?

    The fastest way takes 100 minutes, using Bus line BLUE LINE, Bus line CROSSCOUNTRY, Bus line TRANSPORT FOR WALES.

  • What is the alternative route to get from St James Square (Stop Cp) to Chester?

    The alternative route takes 103 minutes, using Bus line CROSSCOUNTRY, Bus line TRANSPORT FOR WALES.

  • Is there a direct light rail between St James Square (Stop Cp) and Chester?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 40 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from St James Square (Stop Cp) to Chester?

    The BLUE LINE light rail line goes from St Peter's Square (Manchester Metrolink) station near St James Square (Stop Cp) in Manchester to Ashton-Under-Lyne (Manchester Metrolink) station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Ashton-Under-Lyne (Manchester Metrolink) station near Chester in North West.

  • How long does it take to travel from St James Square (Stop Cp) to Chester by light rail and train?

    The total travel time between St James Square (Stop Cp) in Manchester and Chester in North West by light rail and train is about 1 hr 40 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near St James Square (Stop Cp) to get to Chester?

    Get on the BLUE LINE light rail from the St Peter's Square (Manchester Metrolink) station near St James Square (Stop Cp) in Manchester.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between St James Square (Stop Cp) and Chester?

    Get off the light rail at the Ashton-Under-Lyne (Manchester Metrolink) station, which is closest to Chester in North West.

  • When is the last train from St James Square (Stop Cp) to Chester?

    The last train from St James Square (Stop Cp) in Manchester to Chester in North West is the Transport for Wales line. It leaves the Manchester Oxford Road station at 23:00.

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