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

The cheapest way to get from Bath to Chester is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 3h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bath to Chester is to drive which takes 3h 20m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Bath and Chester?

No, there is no direct bus from Bath to Chester. However, there are services departing from Westgate Buildings and arriving at Chester Bus Interchange via Bus Station and Newhall St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Bath and Chester?

No, there is no direct train from Bath to Chester. However, there are services departing from Bath Spa and arriving at Chester via Bristol Temple Meads, Birmingham New Street and Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.

How far is it from Bath to Chester?

The distance between Bath and Chester is 175 miles. The road distance is 154 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bath to Chester without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 3h 49m and costs £40 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from Bath to Chester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bath to Chester bus from?

Bath to Chester bus services, operated by First Bristol, Bath & the West, depart from Westgate Buildings station.

Where do I catch the Bath to Chester train from?

Bath to Chester train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.

Train, bus or fly from Bath to Chester?

The best way to get from Bath to Chester is to train via Birmingham which takes 3h 49m and costs £40 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 4m, you could also fly, which costs £85 - £190 and takes 6h 5m.

Where does the Bath to Chester bus arrive?

Bath to Chester bus services, operated by First Bristol, Bath & the West, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Bath to Chester train arrive?

Bath to Chester train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Bath to Chester?

Yes, the driving distance between Bath to Chester is 154 miles. It takes approximately 3h 20m to drive from Bath to Chester.

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

Book your Bath to Chester train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Chester?

There are 962+ hotels available in Chester.

Bath to Chester - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Bath to Chester by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Birmingham
best
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New StreetBristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to CreweRugby - Wigan North Western / ...
3h 49m
£44–158
Drive 153.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Bath to Chester153.1 mi
3h 20m
£38–55
Bus
1. Take the bus from Westgate Buildings to Bus StationX39 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Newhall St
3. Take the bus from Newhall St to Chester Bus Interchange
6h 4m
Fly Bristol Airport to Liverpool
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Liverpool (LPL)BRS - LPL
6h 5m
£87–184
Train
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to Newport (S Wales)Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to ChesterCardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
4h 38m
£70–141
Bus via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from St Mary's Buildings to Bus Station172
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station100 / ...
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Chester Bus Interchange423 / ...
7h 14m
Fly Bristol Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)BRS - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chester
6h 42m
£85–189
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to Southampton Central
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)SOU - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chester
5h 48m
£96–278
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chester
5h 54m
£101–383

Bath to Chester by train

210Weekly Trains

3h 49mAverage Duration

£44Cheapest Price

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Distance: 173.7 mi
Duration: 3h 49m

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

You can take a train from Bath Spa to Chester via Bristol Temple Meads, Birmingham New Street, and Crewe in around 3h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Westgate Buildings to Chester Bus Interchange via Bus Station and Newhall St in around 6h 4m.

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