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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Bath is to bus via Birmingham which costs £20 - £35 and takes 5h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chester to Bath is to drive which takes 3h 18m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Chester and Bath?

No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Bath. However, there are services departing from Chester Bus Interchange and arriving at James Street West via Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Chester and Bath?

No, there is no direct train from Chester to Bath. However, there are services departing from Chester and arriving at Bath Spa via Stafford and Bristol Temple Meads. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.

How far is it from Chester to Bath?

The distance between Chester and Bath is 175 miles. The road distance is 155.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chester to Bath without a car is to train via Stafford which takes 4h 7m and costs £80 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 7m to get from Chester to Bath, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chester to Bath bus from?

Chester to Bath bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Chester Bus Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Chester to Bath train from?

Chester to Bath train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Chester station.

Train, bus or fly from Chester to Bath?

The best way to get from Chester to Bath is to train via Stafford which takes 4h 7m and costs £80 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus via Birmingham, which costs £20 - £35 and takes 5h 44m, you could also fly, which costs £60 - £150 and takes 5h 30m.

Where does the Chester to Bath bus arrive?

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

Where does the Chester to Bath train arrive?

Chester to Bath train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Stafford station.

Can I drive from Chester to Bath?

Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Bath is 155 miles. It takes approximately 3h 18m to drive from Chester to Bath.

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

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Train via Stafford
best
1. Take the train from Chester to Staffordtrain Chester - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Stafford to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
4h 7m
£81–127
Bus via Birmingham
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus
2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Bristol Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to James Street Westbus 39 / ...
5h 44m
£21–34
Drive 154.3 mi
1. Drive from Chester to Bathcar 154.3 mi
3h 18m
£38–54
Fly Liverpool to Bristol Airport
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane LPL - BRS
5h 30m
£62–150
Train
1. Take the train from Chester to Newport (S Wales)train Holyhead - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Bath Spatrain Cardiff Central - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
4h 8m
£72–126
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Green Man Festival Glanusk Park Estate Crickhobus Gma
2. Take the bus from Green Man Festival Glanusk Park Estate Crickho to Bus Stationbus Gm3
6h 45m
£33–79
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Bristol Airport
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane MAN - BRS
6h 8m
£72–166
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bath Spatrain
5h 35m
£120–243
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Bath Spatrain
5h 27m
£130–398

Chester to Bath by train

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Distance: 173.7 mi
Duration: 4h 7m

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

You can take a train from Chester to Bath Spa via Stafford and Bristol Temple Meads in around 4h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to James Street West via Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway, Bristol Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 5h 44m.

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