What is the cheapest way to get from Banbury to Chester?

The cheapest way to get from Banbury to Chester is to bus which costs £15 - £35 and takes 4h 52m.

What is the fastest way to get from Banbury to Chester?

The fastest way to get from Banbury to Chester is to drive which takes 2h 27m and costs £28 - £45.

Is there a direct train between Banbury and Chester?

No, there is no direct train from Banbury to Chester. However, there are services departing from Banbury and arriving at Chester via Stafford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.

How far is it from Banbury to Chester?

The distance between Banbury and Chester is 122 miles. The road distance is 116.4 miles.

How do I travel from Banbury to Chester without a car?

The best way to get from Banbury to Chester without a car is to train which takes 3h 10m and costs £35 - £95.

How long does it take to get from Banbury to Chester?

It takes approximately 3h 10m to get from Banbury to Chester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Banbury to Chester train from?

Banbury to Chester train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Banbury station.

Train or bus from Banbury to Chester?

The best way to get from Banbury to Chester is to train which takes 3h 10m and costs £35 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £15 - £35 and takes 4h 52m.

Where does the Banbury to Chester train arrive?

Banbury to Chester train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Stafford station.

Can I drive from Banbury to Chester?

Yes, the driving distance between Banbury to Chester is 116 miles. It takes approximately 2h 27m to drive from Banbury to Chester.

How do I get a train ticket from Banbury to Chester?

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Where can I stay near Chester?

There are 990+ hotels available in Chester.

Banbury to Chester - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Banbury to Chester by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Banbury to Staffordtrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Stafford to Chestertrain London Euston - Chester / ...
3h 10m
£40–92
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Pool Meadow Bus Station to Chester Bus Interchangebus Ukn21
4h 52m
£16–33
Drive 115.8 mi
1. Drive from Banbury to Chestercar 115.8 mi
2h 27m
£29–41
Train via Solihull
1. Take the train from Banbury to Solihulltrain London Marylebone - Birmingham Moor Street / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Chestertrain Birmingham International - Chester / ...
4h 33m
£34–82

Banbury to Chester by train

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3h 10mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Banbury to Chester.

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Distance: 121 mi
Duration: 3h 10m

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

You can take a train from Banbury to Chester via Stafford in around 3h 10m. Alternatively, Atlantic Travel GB Ltd operates a bus from Pool Meadow Bus Station to Chester Bus Interchange 3 times a day, and the journey takes 2h 45m. FlixBus also services this route once daily.

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