London to Chester fare advice

[block6panger]

Afternoon All,

I hold a 26-30 railcard and need to get from Euston/Watford Junction to Chester this Friday (16 feb).

Ideally I want to arrive prior to 8.30pm. Happy to split using London northwestern up to Nuneaton. This would mean getting the 5.46 from Euston and connecting with a quick Virgin.

Or if i can get on the 6.10pm direct to Chester, then all the better.

Looking for a single ticket although would book a return if the cost is marginal or required (for a off peak single for example).

What's the cheapest way of doing this? Any help would be greatly appreciated!

 

[Romilly]

For the 1746 departure, changing at Crewe onto the 2048 Arriva Trains Wales service to Chester, new.trainsplit.com suggests splitting your ticket at Stoke-on-Trent:

London-Stoke offpeak single £22.45 valid on West Midlands Trains only

Stoke-Chester offpeak single £7.65

On the 1810, trainsplit suggests splitting your tickets at Nuneaton giving two Anytime Singles at a total of £74.90 plus their share of your saving from the splits

Or if you use Advance options to force a change at Nuneaton off the 1746 and get an arrival into Chester at 2015, £45.50 by splitting tickets at Rugby and Nuneaton.

 

[block6panger]

Thank you Romilly for the in depth answers.

Does anyone know if these costs can be reduced in any way at all?

 

[MG11]

Thank you Romilly for the in depth answers.

Does anyone know if these costs can be reduced in any way at all?

No, Advance tickets and a Railcard is the lowest price that you will be charged in your circumstances.

 

[185143]

I've not checked fares-but would you consider Megabus to Liverpool or Manchester?

 

[Statto]

I've not checked fares-but would you consider Megabus to Liverpool or Manchester?

I wouldn't fancy using the motorways coaches especially ones that use the M6 on a Friday.

 

[Gareth Marston]

Super Off Peak Single Euston to Shrewsbury £11.20 West Midlands Trains and ATW Only.
Anytime Day Single Shrewsbury to Chester £7.40

Total = 18.60

Dep Euston 1413
Arr BHM INTL 1604
Dep BHM INTL 1609
Ar Chester 1821