What is the cheapest way to get from Chester to New Forest?

The cheapest way to get from Chester to New Forest is to bus which costs £27 - £40 and takes 7h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chester to New Forest?

The fastest way to get from Chester to New Forest is to drive which takes 3h 7m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Chester and New Forest?

No, there is no direct bus from Chester to New Forest station. However, there are services departing from Chester Bus Interchange and arriving at Police Station via Osney Island, Market Place and Fleming Way. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 16m.

How far is it from Chester to New Forest?

The distance between Chester and New Forest is 206 miles. The road distance is 155.1 miles.

How do I travel from Chester to New Forest without a car?

The best way to get from Chester to New Forest without a car is to train via Bristol which takes 5h 18m and costs £85 - £290.

How long does it take to get from Chester to New Forest?

It takes approximately 5h 18m to get from Chester to New Forest, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chester to New Forest bus from?

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

Train or bus from Chester to New Forest?

The best way to get from Chester to New Forest is to train via Bristol which takes 5h 18m and costs £85 - £290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £40 and takes 7h 16m.

Where does the Chester to New Forest bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Chester to New Forest?

Yes, the driving distance between Chester to New Forest is 155 miles. It takes approximately 3h 7m to drive from Chester to New Forest.

Where can I stay near New Forest?

There are 1043+ hotels available in New Forest.

Chester to New Forest - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Chester to New Forest by train, bus, or car

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Train via Bristol
best
1. Take the train from Crewe to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Parkwaytrain
3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swindontrain
5h 18m
£87–283
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Gloucester Green Bus Stationbus 423
7h 16m
£28–40
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spatrain
3. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Swindontrain
5h 58m
£60–121
Drive 154.2 mi
1. Drive from Chester to New Forestcar 154.2 mi
3h 7m
£38–55
Train
1. Take the train from Chester to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spatrain
3. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Swindontrain
6h 2m
£85–210
Train #2
1. Take the train from Chester to Staffordtrain Chester - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Stafford to Readingtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
6h 22m
£97–280

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Chester to New Forest.

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Distance: 204.5 mi
Duration: 5h 18m

What companies run services between Chester, England and New Forest, Wiltshire, England?

You can take a train from Chester to Five Alls Court via Crewe, Birmingham New Street, Bristol Parkway, Swindon, and Fleming Way in around 5h 18m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Gloucester Green Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost £23–35 and the journey takes 4h 15m.

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