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

The cheapest way to get from Charlbury to Chester is to bus which costs £17 - £35 and takes 6h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Charlbury to Chester is to drive which takes 2h 45m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Charlbury and Chester?

No, there is no direct bus from Charlbury to Chester. However, there are services departing from The Bell Hotel and arriving at Chester Bus Interchange via Oxford - Beaumont Street Bus Stop and Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Charlbury and Chester?

No, there is no direct train from Charlbury to Chester. However, there are services departing from Charlbury and arriving at Chester via Oxford and Stafford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 32m.

How far is it from Charlbury to Chester?

The distance between Charlbury and Chester is 158 miles. The road distance is 130.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Charlbury to Chester without a car is to train which takes 4h 32m and costs £70 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 4h 32m to get from Charlbury to Chester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Charlbury to Chester bus from?

Charlbury to Chester bus services, operated by Stagecoach Oxfordshire, depart from The Bell Hotel station.

Where do I catch the Charlbury to Chester train from?

Charlbury to Chester train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Oxford station.

Train or bus from Charlbury to Chester?

The best way to get from Charlbury to Chester is to train which takes 4h 32m and costs £70 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £17 - £35 and takes 6h 40m.

Where does the Charlbury to Chester bus arrive?

Charlbury to Chester bus services, operated by Stagecoach Oxfordshire, arrive at George Street station.

Where does the Charlbury to Chester train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Charlbury to Chester?

Yes, the driving distance between Charlbury to Chester is 131 miles. It takes approximately 2h 45m to drive from Charlbury to Chester.

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

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Where can I stay near Chester?

There are 1079+ hotels available in Chester.

Charlbury to Chester - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Charlbury to Chester by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Oxford to Staffordtrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Stafford to Chestertrain London Euston - Chester / ...
4h 32m
£72–108
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from The Bell Hotel to George Streetbus S3
2. Take the bus from Oxford - Beaumont Street Bus Stop to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus
3. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Chester Bus Interchangebus
6h 40m
£18–32
Drive 129.9 mi
1. Drive from Charlbury to Chestercar 129.9 mi
2h 45m
£32–46
Train via Worcester
1. Take the train from Charlbury to Worcester Foregate Streettrain
2. Take the train from Worcester Foregate Street to Smethwick Galton Bridge High Leveltrain
3. Take the train from Smethwick Galton Bridge to Crewetrain
4h 35m
£53–122
Train via Worcester #2
1. Take the train from Charlbury to Worcester Foregate Streettrain
2. Take the train from Worcester Foregate Street to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Chestertrain
5h 29m
£58–120

Charlbury to Chester by train

91Weekly Trains

4h 32mAverage Duration

£72Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Charlbury to Chester.

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Distance: 157 mi
Duration: 4h 32m

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

You can take a train from Charlbury to Chester via Oxford and Stafford in around 4h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Bell Hotel to Chester Bus Interchange via George Street, Oxford - Beaumont Street Bus Stop, and Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway in around 6h 40m.

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