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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Bournemouth is to drive which costs £50 - £75 and takes 4h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chester to Bournemouth is to train and fly which takes 4h 20m and costs £80 - £200.

Is there a direct bus between Chester and Bournemouth?

No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Bournemouth station. However, there are services departing from Chester Bus Interchange and arriving at Bournemouth Station via Pool Meadow Bus Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Chester and Bournemouth?

No, there is no direct train from Chester to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Chester and arriving at Bournemouth via Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.

How far is it from Chester to Bournemouth?

The distance between Chester and Bournemouth is 289 miles. The road distance is 208.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chester to Bournemouth without a car is to train via London which takes 4h 29m and costs £65 - £290.

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

It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Chester to Bournemouth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chester to Bournemouth bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Chester to Bournemouth train from?

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

Train or bus from Chester to Bournemouth?

The best way to get from Chester to Bournemouth is to train via London which takes 4h 29m and costs £65 - £290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £110 and takes 7h 40m.

Where does the Chester to Bournemouth bus arrive?

Chester to Bournemouth bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Coventry station.

Where does the Chester to Bournemouth train arrive?

Chester to Bournemouth train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

Can I drive from Chester to Bournemouth?

Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Bournemouth is 209 miles. It takes approximately 4h 23m to drive from Chester to Bournemouth.

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

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

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

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Chester to London Eustontrain Chester - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Bournemouthtrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
4h 29m
£68–289
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Coventrybus
2. Take the bus from Pool Meadow Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 460 / ...
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus 035
7h 40m
£45–107
Drive 207.6 mi
1. Drive from Chester to Bournemouthcar 207.6 mi
4h 23m
£51–74
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 Airport Parkway to Bournemouthtrain
4h 20m
£82–197
Train
1. Take the train from Chester to Staffordtrain Chester - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Stafford to Bournemouthtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
5h 28m
£50–361
Train #2
1. Take the train from Chester to Newport (S Wales)train Holyhead - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Salisburytrain Cardiff Central - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
7h 3m
£77–153
Fly Liverpool to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane LPL - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Bournemouthtrain
7h
£89–290
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, bus
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 bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus
5h 57m
£73–263
Fly Liverpool to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane LPL - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Southampton Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bournemouthtrain
8h 33m
£81–228

Chester to Bournemouth by bus

7Weekly Buses

7h 40mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Chester to Bournemouth.

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Distance: 287.6 mi
Duration: 4h 29m

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

You can take a train from Chester to Bournemouth via London Euston, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 4h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Bournemouth Station via Pool Meadow Bus Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 7h 40m.

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