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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Exeter is to bus which costs £26 - £45 and takes 7h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chester to Exeter is to train and fly which takes 3h 49m and costs £90 - £230.

Is there a direct bus between Chester and Exeter?

No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Chester Bus Interchange and arriving at Bampfylde Street via Birmingham Coach Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 32m.

Is there a direct train between Chester and Exeter?

No, there is no direct train from Chester to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Chester and arriving at Exeter St Davids via Crewe and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.

How far is it from Chester to Exeter?

The distance between Chester and Exeter is 239 miles. The road distance is 216.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chester to Exeter without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 4h 57m and costs £90 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Chester to Exeter, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chester to Exeter bus from?

Chester to Exeter bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Chester Bus Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Chester to Exeter train from?

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

Train or bus from Chester to Exeter?

The best way to get from Chester to Exeter is to train via Birmingham which takes 4h 57m and costs £90 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus via Bristol, which costs £35 - £110 and takes 7h 32m.

Where does the Chester to Exeter bus arrive?

Chester to Exeter bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Chester to Exeter train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Chester to Exeter?

Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Exeter is 217 miles. It takes approximately 4h 14m to drive from Chester to Exeter.

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

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Where can I stay near Exeter?

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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 Exeter St Davidstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
4h 57m
£93–166
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus Ukn21 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Exeterbus Uk087
7h 50m
£27–44
Bus via Bristol
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 830
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 111 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bampfylde Streetbus 104 / ...
7h 32m
£38–109
Drive 215.3 mi
1. Drive from Chester to Exetercar 215.3 mi
4h 14m
£54–78
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane MAN - EXT
3h 49m
£94–230
Train
1. Take the train from Chester to Cardiff Centraltrain Holyhead - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain Cardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
6h 27m
£96–171

Chester to Exeter by train

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Distance: 237.6 mi
Duration: 4h 57m

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 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Bampfylde Street via Birmingham Coach Station and Bus Station in around 7h 32m.

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