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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Chippenham is to bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR) which costs £20 - £55 and takes 6h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chester to Chippenham is to drive which takes 3h 7m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Chester and Chippenham?

No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Chippenham. However, there are services departing from Chester Bus Interchange and arriving at Town Bridge via Newhall St and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Chester and Chippenham?

No, there is no direct train from Chester to Chippenham. However, there are services departing from Chester and arriving at Chippenham via Crewe, Birmingham New Street and Bristol Temple Meads. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.

How far is it from Chester to Chippenham?

The distance between Chester and Chippenham is 188 miles. The road distance is 149.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chester to Chippenham without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 4h 15m and costs £40 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from Chester to Chippenham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chester to Chippenham bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Chester to Chippenham train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Chester to Chippenham?

The best way to get from Chester to Chippenham is to train via Birmingham which takes 4h 15m and costs £40 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR), which costs £20 - £55 and takes 6h 47m, you could also fly, which costs £75 - £180 and takes 6h 26m.

Where does the Chester to Chippenham bus arrive?

Chester to Chippenham bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Newhall St station.

Where does the Chester to Chippenham train arrive?

Chester to Chippenham train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Chester to Chippenham?

Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Chippenham is 150 miles. It takes approximately 3h 7m to drive from Chester to Chippenham.

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

Book your Chester to Chippenham train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Chippenham?

There are 1432+ hotels available in Chippenham.

Chester to Chippenham - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Chester to Chippenham 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 StreetWigan North Western - Rugby / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Temple MeadsManchester Piccadilly - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
4h 15m
£42–187
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Birmingham Coach Station423 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station100 / ...
6h 50m
£17–47
Bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Newhall St
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Heathrow Central Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Town Bridge
6h 47m
£21–55
Drive 148.8 mi
1. Drive from Chester to Chippenham148.8 mi
3h 7m
£37–54
Fly Liverpool to Bristol Airport
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)LPL - BRS
6h 26m
£79–176
Train
1. Take the train from Chester to Newport (S Wales)Holyhead - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Bristol Temple MeadsCardiff Central - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
4h 17m
£54–134
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Bristol Airport
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Bristol Airport (BRS)MAN - BRS
6h 31m
£84–192
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Chippenham
5h 9m
£107–384

Chester to Chippenham by train

212Weekly Trains

4h 15mAverage Duration

£42Cheapest Price

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Distance: 186.5 mi
Duration: 4h 15m

What companies run services between Chester, England and Chippenham, Wiltshire, England?

You can take a train from Chester to Chippenham via Crewe, Birmingham New Street, and Bristol Temple Meads in around 4h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Town Bridge via Newhall St and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 6h 47m.

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