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

The cheapest way to get from Bristol to Chester is to bus via Birmingham which costs £17 - £30 and takes 4h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bristol to Chester is to drive which takes 3h 6m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Bristol and Chester?

No, there is no direct bus from Bristol station to Chester. However, there are services departing from Bristol Bus Station and arriving at Chester Bus Interchange via Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Bristol and Chester?

No, there is no direct train from Bristol to Chester. However, there are services departing from Bristol Temple Meads and arriving at Chester via Stafford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.

How far is it from Bristol to Chester?

The distance between Bristol and Chester is 163 miles. The road distance is 145 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bristol to Chester without a car is to train via Stafford which takes 3h 38m and costs £80 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Bristol to Chester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bristol to Chester bus from?

Bristol to Chester bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bristol Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Bristol to Chester train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Bristol to Chester?

The best way to get from Bristol to Chester is to train via Stafford which takes 3h 38m and costs £80 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus via Birmingham, which costs £17 - £30 and takes 4h 50m, you could also fly, which costs £65 - £170 and takes 5h 42m.

Where does the Bristol to Chester bus arrive?

Bristol to Chester bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway station.

Where does the Bristol to Chester train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bristol to Chester?

Yes, the driving distance between Bristol to Chester is 145 miles. It takes approximately 3h 6m to drive from Bristol to Chester.

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

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

Book your Bristol to Chester bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Chester?

There are 1113+ hotels available in Chester.

Bristol to Chester - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train via Stafford
best
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 / ...
3h 38m
£81–118
Bus via Birmingham
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus Uk070 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Chester Bus Interchangebus Ukn21 / ...
4h 50m
£18–30
Drive 144.1 mi
1. Drive from Bristol to Chestercar 144.1 mi
3h 6m
£36–52
Fly Bristol Airport to Liverpool
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Liverpool (LPL)plane BRS - LPL
5h 42m
£68–167
Train
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newport (S Wales)train Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Chestertrain Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
4h 14m
£66–118
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 5m
£29–71
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
6h 19m
£74–174
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads 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
6h 2m
£126–267

Bristol to Chester by train

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Distance: 162.4 mi
Duration: 3h 38m

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

You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Chester via Stafford in around 3h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bristol Bus Station to Chester Bus Interchange via Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway in around 4h 50m.

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