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 £15 - £50 and takes 5h 45m.

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 station. However, there are services departing from Chester Bus Interchange and arriving at Bus Station via Newhall St and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.

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 Crewe, Birmingham New Street and Bristol Temple Meads. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.

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 Birmingham which takes 3h 40m and costs £35 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 3h 40m 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 Atlantic Travel GB Ltd, depart from Chester Bus Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Chester to Bath train from?

Chester to Bath train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Crewe station.

Train, bus or fly from Chester to Bath?

The best way to get from Chester to Bath is to train via Birmingham which takes 3h 40m and costs £35 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 11m, you could also fly, which costs £70 - £150 and takes 5h 48m.

Where does the Chester to Bath bus arrive?

Chester to Bath bus services, operated by Atlantic Travel GB Ltd, arrive at Newhall St station.

Where does the Chester to Bath train arrive?

Chester to Bath train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Birmingham New Street 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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Where can I stay near Bath?

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Chester to Bath - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Chester to Bath by train, bus, car, or plane

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 Crewe to Birmingham New Streettrain Liverpool Lime Street - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
3h 40m
£39–184
Bus via Birmingham
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 423 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 100 / ...
5h 45m
£16–47
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Newhall Stbus
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus X39 / ...
5h 11m
Drive 154.3 mi
1. Drive from Chester to Bathcar 154.3 mi
3h 18m
£38–55
Fly Liverpool to Bristol Airport
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane LPL - BRS
5h 48m
£70–143
Train
1. Take the train from Chester to Newport (S Wales)train Chester - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Bath Spatrain Cardiff Central - Fareham / ...
4h 22m
£48–130
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 3m
£64–170
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 22m
£107–393
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 43m
£110–284

Chester to Bath by train

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Distance: 173.7 mi
Duration: 3h 40m

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

You can take a train from Chester to Bath Spa via Crewe, Birmingham New Street, and Bristol Temple Meads in around 3h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Bus Station via Newhall St and Bus Station in around 5h 11m.

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