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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Portishead is to bus via Birmingham which costs £17 - £35 and takes 5h 43m.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Chester and Portishead?

No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Portishead. However, there are services departing from Chester Bus Interchange and arriving at Combe Road via Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 43m.

How far is it from Chester to Portishead?

The distance between Chester and Portishead is 170 miles. The road distance is 148.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chester to Portishead without a car is to train which takes 3h 33m and costs £100 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from Chester to Portishead, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chester to Portishead bus from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Chester to Portishead?

The best way to get from Chester to Portishead is to train which takes 3h 33m and costs £100 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus via Birmingham, which costs £17 - £35 and takes 5h 43m, you could also fly, which costs £60 - £190 and takes 5h 53m.

Where does the Chester to Portishead bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Chester to Portishead?

Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Portishead is 148 miles. It takes approximately 3h 7m to drive from Chester to Portishead.

Where can I stay near Portishead?

There are 2051+ hotels available in Portishead.

Chester to Portishead - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Chester to Portishead 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 Newport (S Wales)train Holyhead - Cardiff Central / ...
3h 33m
£106–158
Bus via Birmingham
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 Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk070 / ...
5h 43m
£17–30
Drive 147.6 mi
1. Drive from Chester to Portisheadcar 147.6 mi
3h 7m
£37–53
Fly from Liverpool
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane LPL - BRS
5h 53m
£63–184
Train via Birmingham
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 Bristol Temple Meadstrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
4h 27m
£73–130
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Chester to Newport (S Wales)train
2. Take the bus from Newport Train Station to Bristol Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Combe Roadbus X4 / ...
4h 54m
£57–97
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Green Man Festival Glanusk Park Estate Crickhobus Gma
2. Take the bus from Green Man Festival Glanusk Park Estate Crickho to Bus Stationbus Gm3
6h 53m
£32–75
Train to Manchester Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane MAN - BRS
6h 29m
£63–180

Chester to Portishead by bus

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5h 43mAverage Duration

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Distance: 168.7 mi
Duration: 3h 33m

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

Transport for Wales operates a train from Chester to Newport (S Wales) every 3 hours. Tickets cost £50–90 and the journey takes 2h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Combe Road via Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway and Bus Station in around 5h 43m.

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