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 £19 - £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 Bus Station and arriving at Chester Bus Interchange via Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.

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 Birmingham New Street and Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.

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 Birmingham which takes 3h 8m and costs £60 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 3h 8m 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 National Express, depart from 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 Birmingham which takes 3h 8m and costs £60 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £45 and takes 4h 45m, you could also fly, which costs £60 - £170 and takes 5h 45m.

Where does the Bristol to Chester bus arrive?

Bristol to Chester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Bristol to Chester train arrive?

Bristol to Chester train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street 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?

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Where can I stay near Chester?

There are 1129+ hotels available in Chester.

Bristol to Chester - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train via Birmingham
best
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Crewetrain Birmingham New Street - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
3h 8m
£61–110
Bus via Birmingham
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus Uk070 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Chester Bus Interchangebus Ukn21 / ...
4h 50m
£19–29
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Chester Bus Interchangebus 830
4h 45m
£27–44
Drive 144.1 mi
1. Drive from Bristol to Chestercar 144.1 mi
3h 6m
£36–52
Fly to Liverpool
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Liverpool (LPL)plane BRS - LPL
5h 45m
£60–168
Train
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newport (S Wales)train Exeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Chestertrain Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
4h 20m
£54–95
Fly 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 24m
£68–170

Bristol to Chester by train

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Distance: 162.4 mi
Duration: 3h 8m

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

You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Chester via Birmingham New Street and Crewe in around 3h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Chester Bus Interchange via Birmingham Coach Station in around 4h 45m.

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