An Ideal location

Chester is the county town of Cheshire, located in the North West of England at the heart of the national motorway network, offering superb access to destinations and markets worldwide.

It is on the doorstep of rural Wales and Cheshire, Chester is complemented to the north and west by close proximity to some of the UK's major industries and markets.

Motorway Travel

Chester is linked directly to the national motorway system, ensuring swift access to the M6 and M1 motorways. A third of the total UK population is within a 2 hour drive of Chester.

Rail Travel

Chester enjoys fast, frequent rail links to London and all major cities throughout the UK. Chester District also has local stations at Upton and Mouldsworth.

Freight handling services are available at nearby Liverpool, Manchester and Warrington. Major freight terminals at Trafford Park and Seaforth provide easy access to International freight terminals, placing Europe on the region's doorstep. Further terminal developments in the region are anticipated as the Channel Tunnel traffic grows.

Air Travel

Over 170 worldwide, European and UK routes are served by 70 airlines out of Manchester International Airport, just 30 minutes motorway drive from Chester. In addition to an ever increasing range of services to the major business centres of Europe, long haul services operate to North America, the Near, Middle and Far East, Africa and Australasia. Manchester Airport's World Freight Terminal provides excellent facilities, which are uniquely incorporated into one purpose built site.

Liverpool Airport, also within 30 minutes drive, provides an alternative departure point for domestic and European destinations. A heliport and helicopter charter facilities are available on site.

Private flights and executive aircraft are also catered for at Chester Airport, just 3 miles from Chester.

Port Facilities

The UK's most central deep sea port at Liverpool provides extensive facilities for handling the widest range of cargoes. The Port's principal container services connect the North West of England with North America, and the Mediterranean,  and Liverpool is a gateway for Irish trade. The Port's Freeport is the most successful in the U.K. offering freedom from Import Duty, Import VAT , EC levies and quotes.