There are 8 ways to get from Bristol to Chester by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train via Stafford
best- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Staffordtrain Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Stafford to Chestertrain London Euston - Chester / ...
3h 38m£74–107Bus via Birmingham
cheapest- Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus Uk070 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Chester Bus Interchangebus Ukn21 / ...
4h 50m£18–29Bus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Chester Bus Interchangebus 830
4h 45m£31–76Drive 144.1 mi
- Drive from Bristol to Chestercar 144.1 mi
3h 6m£36–52Fly Bristol Airport to Liverpool
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Liverpool (LPL)plane BRS - LPL
5h 48m£61–150Train
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newport (S Wales)train Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Chestertrain Cardiff Central - Chester / ...
4h 17m£60–111Fly Bristol Airport to Manchester Airport, train
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BRS - MAN
- Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
6h 19m£66–168Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Southampton Centraltrain
- Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
- Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
6h 2m£124–280
Bristol to Chester by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bristol to Chester is to bus via Birmingham which costs £17 - £30 and takes 4h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Bristol to Chester is to drive which takes 3h 6m and costs £35 - £55.
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.
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.
The distance between Bristol and Chester is 163 miles. The road distance is 145 miles.
The best way to get from Bristol to Chester without a car is to train via Stafford which takes 3h 38m and costs £70 - £110.
It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Bristol to Chester, including transfers.
Bristol to Chester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Bristol to Chester train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.
The best way to get from Bristol to Chester is to train via Stafford which takes 3h 38m and costs £70 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £80 and takes 4h 45m, you could also fly, which costs £60 - £150 and takes 5h 48m.
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 Bus Station to Chester Bus Interchange via Birmingham Coach Station in around 4h 45m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Bristol Airport to Liverpool via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £50–190
Flights from Bristol Airport to Liverpool via Isle Of Man
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- £50–190
Flights from Bristol Airport to Liverpool via Belfast City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- £50–190
Flights from Bristol Airport to Manchester Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- When
- Friday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £65–130
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Stafford
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £55–85
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £13–19
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–45
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Chester Bus Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £14–35
- Website
- National Express
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More Questions & Answers
Bristol to Chester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Bristol to Chester train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Stafford station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bristol to Chester is 145 miles. It takes approximately 3h 6m to drive from Bristol to Chester.
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