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

The cheapest way to get from Cheltenham to Chester is to drive which costs £26 - £40 and takes 2h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cheltenham to Chester is to drive which takes 2h 24m and costs £26 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Cheltenham and Chester?

No, there is no direct bus from Cheltenham to Chester. However, there are services departing from Promenade and arriving at Chester Bus Interchange via Arle Court Transport Hub and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Cheltenham and Chester?

No, there is no direct train from Cheltenham to Chester. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham Spa and arriving at Chester via Birmingham New Street and Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 32m.

How far is it from Cheltenham to Chester?

The distance between Cheltenham and Chester is 119 miles. The road distance is 110.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cheltenham to Chester without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 2h 32m and costs £22 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 2h 32m to get from Cheltenham to Chester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cheltenham to Chester bus from?

Cheltenham to Chester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Arle Court Transport Hub station.

Where do I catch the Cheltenham to Chester train from?

Cheltenham to Chester train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cheltenham Spa station.

Train or bus from Cheltenham to Chester?

The best way to get from Cheltenham to Chester is to train via Birmingham which takes 2h 32m and costs £22 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £55 and takes 5h 2m.

Where does the Cheltenham to Chester bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cheltenham to Chester train arrive?

Cheltenham to Chester train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Cheltenham to Chester?

Yes, the driving distance between Cheltenham to Chester is 110 miles. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Cheltenham to Chester.

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

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Where can I stay near Chester?

There are 990+ hotels available in Chester.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Birmingham
best
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa 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 / ...
2h 32m
£23–106
Bus
1. Take the bus from Arle Court Transport Hub to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 100 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Chester Bus Interchangebus 423 / ...
5h 2m
£26–52
Drive 109.5 mi
1. Drive from Cheltenham to Chestercar 109.5 mi
2h 24m
£27–39
Train
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Staffordtrain Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Stafford to Chestertrain London Euston - Chester / ...
2h 58m
£42–87
Train #2
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Chestertrain Birmingham International - Llandudno Junction / ...
3h 36m
£31–93

Cheltenham to Chester by train

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2h 32mAverage Duration

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Distance: 118.2 mi
Duration: 2h 32m

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

You can take a train from Cheltenham Spa to Chester via Birmingham New Street and Crewe in around 2h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Promenade to Chester Bus Interchange via Arle Court Transport Hub and Birmingham Coach Station in around 5h 2m.

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