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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Harwell is to bus which costs £16 - £28 and takes 5h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chester to Harwell is to drive which takes 2h 59m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Chester and Harwell?

No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Harwell. However, there are services departing from Chester Bus Interchange and arriving at High Street via Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway, St Aldates and Parkway Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.

How far is it from Chester to Harwell?

The distance between Chester and Harwell is 158 miles. The road distance is 157.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chester to Harwell without a car is to train which takes 4h 7m and costs £70 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 4h 7m to get from Chester to Harwell, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chester to Harwell bus from?

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

Train or bus from Chester to Harwell?

The best way to get from Chester to Harwell is to train which takes 4h 7m and costs £70 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £16 - £28 and takes 5h 45m.

Where does the Chester to Harwell bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Chester to Harwell?

Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Harwell is 157 miles. It takes approximately 2h 59m to drive from Chester to Harwell.

Where can I stay near Harwell?

There are 722+ hotels available in Harwell.

Chester to Harwell - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Chester to Harwell 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
best
1. Take the train from Chester to Staffordtrain Chester - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Stafford to Oxfordtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
4h 7m
£71–113
Bus
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 Oxford - Beaumont Street Bus Stopbus Uk920 / ...
5h 45m
£16–28
Drive 156.2 mi
1. Drive from Chester to Harwellcar 156.2 mi
2h 59m
£38–55
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Didcot Parkwaytrain
4h 50m
£103–315
Train via Solihull
1. Take the train from Chester to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Take the train from Solihull to Banburytrain
3. Take the train from Banbury to Didcot Parkwaytrain
5h 58m
£68–123

Chester to Harwell by train and bus

87Weekly Services

4h 7mAverage Duration

£71Cheapest Price

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Distance: 157.4 mi
Duration: 4h 7m

What companies run services between Chester, England and Harwell, Oxfordshire, England?

You can take a train from Chester to High Street via Stafford, Oxford, Didcot Parkway, and Parkway Station in around 4h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to High Street via Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway, Oxford - Beaumont Street Bus Stop, St Aldates, and Parkway Station in around 5h 45m.

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