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How to get fromChester to Fairfordby train, car, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Chester to Fairford by train, car, or bus

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Chester to Newport (S Wales)train train Holyhead - Cardiff Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Swindontrain train Swansea - London Paddington / ...
    4h 8m
    £111–182

  2. Drive 135.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chester to Fairfordcar car 135.1 mi
    2h 49m
    £33–48

  3. Train, line 51 bus

    1. Take the train from Crewe to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spatrain train
    3. Take the bus from Promenade to The Forumbus bus 51
    5h 25m
    £56–104

  4. Train, line 882 bus

    1. Take the train from Chester to Staffordtrain train
    2. Take the train from Stafford to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Gloucestertrain train
    4. Take the bus from Transport Hub to The Forumbus bus 882
    6h 9m
    £58–98

  5. Train via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Chester to Birmingham New Streettrain train Llandudno Junction - Birmingham International / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Gloucestertrain train Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
    6h 53m
    £64–104

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  • Distance: 206.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 8m

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

You can take a train from Chester to Fairford via Newport (S Wales) and Swindon in around 4h 8m.

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