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How to get fromChester to Exeterby train, bus, car or plane

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

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  1. Train via Birmingham

    best
    1. Take the train from Crewe to Birmingham New StreettrainWigan North Western - Rugby / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St DavidstrainEdinburgh - Plymouth / ...
    4h 55m
    £57–232

  2. Bus via Bristol

    cheapest
    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 Bampfylde Streetbus
    6h 6m
    £19–46

  3. Drive 213.2 mi

    1. Drive from Chester to Exetercar213.2 mi
    4h 13m
    £54–78

  4. Train, fly to Exeter

    1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)planeMAN - EXT
    4h 11m
    £94–302

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Chester to Cardiff CentraltrainHolyhead - Cardiff Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St DavidstrainCardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
    6h 25m
    £87–189

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Birmingham Coach Stationbus423 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bampfylde Streetbus101 / ...
    7h 45m
    £24–62

  7. Train, fly to London Heathrow Airport

    1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)planeMAN - LHR
    3. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain
    6h 21m
    £132–385

Chester to Exeter by train

Calendar125Weekly Trains
Duration4h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket£57Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Chester, England and Exeter, England?

You can take a train from Chester to Exeter St Davids via Crewe and Birmingham New Street in around 4h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Bampfylde Street via Newhall St and Bus Station in around 6h 6m.

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