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 £28 - £70 and takes 5h 27m.

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 - £60.

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 St Aldates and Parkway Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Chester and Harwell?

No, there is no direct train from Chester to Harwell. However, there are services departing from Chester and arriving at Didcot Parkway via Stafford and Oxford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.

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 20m and costs £60 - £100.

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

It takes approximately 4h 20m 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 National Express, depart from Chester Bus Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Chester to Harwell train from?

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

Train or bus from Chester to Harwell?

The best way to get from Chester to Harwell is to train which takes 4h 20m and costs £60 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £70 and takes 5h 27m.

Where does the Chester to Harwell bus arrive?

Chester to Harwell bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Gloucester Green Bus Station.

Where does the Chester to Harwell train arrive?

Chester to Harwell train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Stafford 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 1264+ hotels available in Harwell.

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There are 6 ways to get from Chester to Harwell by train, bus, car, or plane

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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 20m
£61–100
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Gloucester Green Bus Stationbus 830
5h 27m
£29–69
Drive 156.2 mi
1. Drive from Chester to Harwellcar 156.2 mi
2h 59m
£39–56
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)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Didcot Parkwaytrain
4h 54m
£106–350
Train via Birmingham Airport (BHX)
1. Take the train from Chester to Birmingham Internationaltrain Llandudno Junction - Birmingham International / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Oxfordtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
5h 9m
£65–107
Train, fly to Southampton Airport
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Readingtrain
5h 32m
£114–253

Chester to Harwell by train and bus

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4h 20mAverage Duration

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Distance: 157.4 mi
Duration: 4h 20m

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 20m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Gloucester Green Bus Station twice a week. Tickets cost £25–65 and the journey takes 4h 15m.

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