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Trip Overview

The average train between Chester and Bristol takes 3h 26m and the fastest train takes 2h 50m. There is a train service every few hours from Chester to Bristol. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 26m
Duration
162 mi
Distance
£76
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Chester to Bristol train times

Trains run hourly between Chester and Bristol. The earliest departure is at 5:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chester is at 11:11 PM which arrives into Bristol at 8:07 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 3h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Transport for WalesWest Midlands TrainsCross Country13h 6m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Transport for WalesWest Midlands TrainsCross Country2h 53m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastCross Country2h 50m • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross Country3h 20m • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross Country3h 4m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Transport for WalesWest Midlands TrainsCross Country3h 11m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastCross Country3h 8m • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross Country3h 7m • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross Country3h • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Transport for WalesWest Midlands TrainsCross Country3h 6m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastCross Country3h 8m • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross Country3h 7m • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross Country3h • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Transport for WalesWest Midlands TrainsCross Country3h 6m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastCross Country3h 8m • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross Country3h 7m • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross Country3h • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    Transport for WalesWest Midlands TrainsCross Country3h 6m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastCross Country3h 8m • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross Country3h 7m • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross Country3h • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    Transport for WalesWest Midlands TrainsCross Country3h 6m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastCross Country3h 8m • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross Country3h 7m • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross Country3h • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Chester to Bristol? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Chester to Bristol.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 162.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 26m

What companies run services between Chester, England and Bristol, England?

You can take a train from Chester to Bristol Temple Meads via Crewe and Birmingham New Street in around 3h 25m.

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