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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Bristol is to bus via Birmingham which costs £15 - £28 and takes 4h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chester to Bristol is to drive which takes 3h 6m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Chester and Bristol?

No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Bristol station. However, there are services departing from Chester Bus Interchange and arriving at Bristol Bus Station via Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Chester and Bristol?

No, there is no direct train from Chester to Bristol. However, there are services departing from Chester and arriving at Bristol Temple Meads via Crewe and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.

How far is it from Chester to Bristol?

The distance between Chester and Bristol is 163 miles. The road distance is 145.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chester to Bristol without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 3h 26m and costs £70 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 3h 26m to get from Chester to Bristol, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chester to Bristol bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Chester to Bristol train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Chester to Bristol?

The best way to get from Chester to Bristol is to train via Birmingham which takes 3h 26m and costs £70 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus via Birmingham, which costs £15 - £28 and takes 4h 45m, you could also fly, which costs £60 - £200 and takes 5h 3m.

Where does the Chester to Bristol bus arrive?

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

Where does the Chester to Bristol train arrive?

Chester to Bristol train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Chester to Bristol?

Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Bristol is 145 miles. It takes approximately 3h 6m to drive from Chester to Bristol.

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

Book your Chester to Bristol train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Chester to Bristol?

Book your Chester to Bristol bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Bristol?

There are 2663+ hotels available in Bristol.

Chester to Bristol - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Chester to Bristol by train, bus, car, or plane

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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 26m
£70–124
Bus via Birmingham
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus Ukn21 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk070 / ...
4h 45m
£15–27
Drive 144.4 mi
1. Drive from Chester to Bristolcar 144.4 mi
3h 6m
£36–52
Fly from Liverpool
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane LPL - BRS
5h 3m
£61–200
Train
1. Take the train from Chester to Newport (S Wales)train Holyhead - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Cardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
3h 35m
£62–112
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
5h 55m
£29–71
Train to Manchester Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane MAN - BRS
5h 41m
£66–186

Chester to Bristol by train

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3h 26mAverage Duration

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Distance: 162.4 mi
Duration: 3h 26m

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

You can take a train from Chester to Bristol Temple Meads via Crewe and Birmingham New Street in around 3h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Bristol Bus Station via Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway in around 4h 45m.

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