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

The cheapest way to get from Bath to Chester is to bus via Birmingham which costs £17 - £30 and takes 6h 52m.

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 21m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Bath and Chester?

No, there is no direct bus from Bath station to Chester. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Chester Bus Interchange via Green Man Festival Glanusk Park Estate Crickho. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.

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 Newport (S Wales). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.

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 which takes 4h 38m and costs £70 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 38m 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 National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Bath to Chester train from?

Bath to Chester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bath Spa station.

Train, bus or fly from Bath to Chester?

The best way to get from Bath to Chester is to train which takes 4h 38m and costs £70 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £85 and takes 6h 45m, you could also fly, which costs £65 - £210 and takes 6h 16m.

Where does the Bath to Chester bus arrive?

Bath to Chester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Green Man Festival Glanusk Park Estate Crickho station.

Where does the Bath to Chester train arrive?

Bath to Chester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Newport (S Wales) station.

Can I drive from Bath to Chester?

Yes, the driving distance between Bath to Chester is 154 miles. It takes approximately 3h 21m to drive from Bath to Chester.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Chester?

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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
best
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to Newport (S Wales)train Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Chestertrain Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
4h 38m
£72–127
Bus via Birmingham
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Westgate Buildings to Bus Stationbus 39 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus
3. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Chester Bus Interchangebus
6h 52m
£17–30
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Green Man Festival Glanusk Park Estate Crickhobus Gm3
2. Take the bus from Green Man Festival Glanusk Park Estate Crickho to Chester Bus Interchangebus Gma
6h 45m
£32–82
Drive 153.1 mi
1. Drive from Bath to Chestercar 153.1 mi
3h 21m
£39–56
Fly Bristol Airport to Liverpool
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Liverpool (LPL)plane BRS - LPL
6h 16m
£66–201
Train via Stafford
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Staffordtrain Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Stafford to Chestertrain London Euston - Chester / ...
4h 51m
£81–122
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
5h 50m
£120–256
Fly Bristol Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BRS - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
7h 11m
£72–198
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
5h 44m
£133–371

Bath to Chester by train

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4h 38mAverage Duration

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Distance: 173.6 mi
Duration: 4h 38m

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

You can take a train from Bath Spa to Chester via Newport (S Wales) in around 4h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Chester Bus Interchange via Green Man Festival Glanusk Park Estate Crickho in around 6h 45m.

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